MAC Freedom Player of the Week
Morgan Birmelin (DeSales / Sr., G / Honesale, Pa.) led the Bulldogs to the Coaches vs. Cancer Championship while also earning tournament MVP honors. Birmelin finished the week averaging 16 points, 7.5 assists, four rebounds and 1.5 steals per game. She opened the tournament with 11 points, eight assists, six rebounds, two steals and a block in an 88-62 win over Wisconsin-Platteville. Birmelin then scored 21 points on 8-of-14 shooting with seven assists, two rebounds and a steal in a 70-66 win over previously-unbeaten Trinity (Conn.).