Wheeling University Athletics

WHEELING, W.Va. – After scoring in double figures in both of the Cardinals games a week ago, Jaila Bryant has been named the WJU Female Athlete of the Week. Bryant helped lead the Cardinals to a 1-1 week.

Jaila began her week off with 14 points in just 22 minutes of action in WJU’s 73-68 victory at the University of Virginia’s College at Wise last Monday. She dished out six assists and pulled down three boards to compliment her scoring.

Bryant continued her success on Thursday night against West Liberty when she scored a team high 20 points while collecting seven rebounds in the Cardinals hard fought 69-64 loss. She added one assist, steal, and block to her total.

On the season, Bryant is 11^th in the MEC in scoring at 15.4 points per game. She also averages 5.6 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game.

Bryant and the Cardinals return to action tonight, Monday January 25 when they travel to Urbana University for the makeup of Saturday afternoons game. The contest is scheduled for a 5:30 p.m. tip.