Cagers Shaw and Nwagbaraocha Win POM Awards
William Penn University Athletics
by Wade Steinlage
Oskaloosa–The William Penn University Athletics Booster Club has announced the recipients of the November Player of the Month awards.
Senior basketball player Dominique Shaw (Lufkin, Texas, Wellness and Recreation) earned the Male award, while junior basketball player Vashti Nwagbaraocha (Milwaukee, Wis., Exercise Science) took home the Female honor. The accolade is the first for Shaw and the second for Nwagbaraocha.
In eight games during November, Shaw averaged 19.8 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 3.3 assists in addition to 14 steals. He shot 49.1% from the field and guided his team to a perfect 8-0 record. The senior managed two double-doubles during the month.
In nine games, Nwagbaraocha averaged 13.0 points and 7.3 rebounds in addition to 22 steals, six assists, and three blocks. She shot 56.0% from the floor in helping her team to a 7-2 record. The junior posted two double-doubles during the month.
