SPRINGFIELD, Ohio – Three student-athletes have been selected as Basketball Players of the Week for Nov. 26-Dec. 2 by the OCCAC conference office. Danyah Barnes (Clark State), Marquita Thompson (Lorain County) and John Dawson (Lakeland) are the honorees. All three are first-time recipients.
DANYAH BARNES
Clark State Community College | D-II Women
Barnes scored 23 points in both contests for the Eagles last week, shooting 63% (19-30) from the floor. She added 8.0 rebounds, 8.0 assists and 3.5 steals per game to her impressive stat line. Barnes came up just a lone rebound shy of a triple-double in Clark State's 80-51 win over Hocking College by posting 23 points, 10 assists and nine rebounds.
JOHN DAWSON
Lakeland Community College | D-II Men
Dawson averaged 19.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 2.0 steals per game during a 2-1 week for the Lakers. His top performance came in a tightly-contested road win at St. Clair County when he knocked down 12-of-19 shots, including 6-of-8 from long range, to notch 32 points. Dawson was efficient in an 84-83 victory vs. Mid Michigan College as well, converting on 7-of-13 shots for 16 points. He was secure with the ball, too, committing just five turnovers in over 100 minutes played.
MARQUITA THOMPSON
Lorain County Community College | D-III Women
Thompson did a little bit of everything in a 2-1 week for the Commodores. She scored 17.0 points per game while also contributing 4.7 rebounds and 2.3 assists. Thompson's shooting effort results in a 59% (19-32) field goal rate and 6-of-10 from beyond the arc. She hauled in eight rebounds to go along with 23 points during Lorain County's road conference triumph over Clark State.
For more information about Lakeland athletics, visit www.athletics.lakelandcc.edu.
About Lakeland Community College
Founded in 1967, Lakeland Community College was the first college in Ohio created by a vote of the people. True to our mission, Lakeland provides quality learning opportunities to meet the social and economic needs of the community.
Offering day, evening, weekend and online classes, the college serves more than 10,800 credit and 2,800 noncredit students (2016). For more information about the College, visit www.lakelandcc.edu.
