BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The University of West Alabama’s Valerie Harris was named Gulf South Conference East Division Player of the Week for her efforts this week in Lloyd Clark Classic.

Harris led UWA in scoring and rebounds on the week, as UWA picked up a big win against West Division rival the University of Arkansas at Monticello. The senior averaged 17 points and six rebounds in the two contests, hitting 52 percent from the floor. She posted a career-high 23 points in the 63-61 win over UAM, while contributing seven rebounds. Harris was the only Tiger named to the All-Tournament Team in the Lloyd Clark Classic.

The Lake, Miss.-native is the first UWA player this season to earn the conference accolade, also the first of her career. Harris leads the Red and White in scoring and rebounds, averaging 16.6 points and 7.7 boards per game, which ranks seventh in the GSC.

West Alabama returns to action on the hardwood on Monday, Dec. 29, as UWA travels to Pensacola, Fla. for the West Florida Holiday Classic. The Tigers will face GSC West Division foes Arkansas Tech and Southern Arkansas.