Sims and Romero Named Big 12 Women’s Basketball Players of the Week

Odyssey Sims (Baylor) and Leticia Romero (K-State) were selected for Phillips 66 Big 12 Women’s Basketball weekly honors, as chosen by a media panel. Sims earned her 12th career award and seventh player of the week recognition, including the fifth this season. Romero received freshman honors for the third time.

Phillips 66 Big 12 Player of the WeekOdyssey Sims, Baylor, G, Sr, Irving, TexasOdyssey Sims led Baylor to victory in both contests last week while leading all scorers in wins over Texas Tech and Texas. For the fourth time this season the senior guard poured in 40 or more points as she tallied 44 against Texas. She also added seven rebounds, a game-high seven assists and two steals. In addition, she made a career-high 18 free throws in 20 attempts. Sims tallied 25 points vs. Texas Tech and added six assists and three steals in 26 minutes of action. Her averages for the week were 34.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, 6.5 assists and 2.5 steals.

Phillips 66 Big 12 Freshman of the WeekLeticia Romero, K-State, G, Las Palmas, SpainLeticia Romero helped K-State end a 10-year, 13-game losing streak to Oklahoma as she missed a triple-double by one assist. The Big 12’s top freshman scorer and passer registered 23 points, 10 rebounds, nine assists, two steals and a block against the Sooners. It marked Romero’s third double-double of the season and her second against Oklahoma. Additionally, it was the eighth game that Romero was responsible for 50 percent or more of K-State’s made field goals. Romero followed with 11 points, four rebounds, four assists and two steals at Iowa State. With her four assists against the Cyclones, Romero became the fourth freshman in school history to register 100 assists in a single season.

Phillips 66 Big 12 Players of the WeekNov. 11 – Hallie Christofferson, ISU, Sr
Nov. 18 – Aaryn Ellenberg, OU, Sr
Nov. 25 – Odyssey Sims, BU, Sr
Dec. 2 – Brittney Martin, OSU, So
Dec. 9 – Odyssey Sims, BU, Sr
Dec. 16 – Chelsea Gardner, KU, Jr
Dec. 23 – Tiffany Bias, OSU, Sr
Dec. 30 – Liz Donohoe, OSU, Jr
Jan. 6 – Odyssey Sims, BU, Sr
Jan. 13 – Odyssey Sims, BU, Sr
Jan. 20 – Chelsea Gardner, KU, Jr
Jan. 27 – Nneka Enemkpali, UT, Jr
Feb. 3 – Odyssey Sims, BU, Sr

Phillips 66 Big 12 Freshmen of the Week
Nov. 11 – Leticia Romero, K-State
Nov. 18 – Nina Davis, BU
Nov. 25 – Seanna Johnson, ISU
Dec. 2 – Seanna Johnson, ISU
Dec. 9 – Nina Davis, BU
Dec. 16 – Jadda Buckley, ISU
Dec. 23 – Nina Davis, BU
Dec. 30 – Jadda Buckley, ISU
Jan. 6 – Jadda Buckley, ISU
Jan. 13 – Seanna Johnson, ISU
Jan. 20 – Leticia Romero, K-State
Jan. 27 – Nina Davis, BU
Feb. 3 – Leticia Romero, K-State

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