Wheeling University Athletics

WHEELING, W.Va. – After recording three games of double figure scoring, Jaila Bryant of the women’s basketball team has been named the WJU Female Athlete of the Week. Bryant’s performance helped lead the Cardinals to a 2-1 week including wins over West Virginia State and West Virginia Wesleyan.

Bryant began the week with 10 points and five rebounds against Charleston University. She followed this performance up with 18 points, seven boards, and three blocks against West Virginia State. The Pickerington, Ohio native capped her week off with a balanced attack against WV Wesleyan. Bryant tallied a stat line consisting of 13 points, nine rebounds, five assists, and two steals.

On the year, Bryant is averaging 15.2 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per contest.

Jaila and the Cardinals return to action tomorrow, Tuesday January 12, when they travel to Glenville State College.