Indiana University Athletics
Valentin Recognized As Big Ten Co-Player Of The Week
2/13/2006 12:00:00 AM | Women's Basketball
Feb. 13, 2006
BLOOMINGTON, Ind.-- Indiana senior guard Cyndi Valentin has been recognized as Big Ten Co-Player of the Week, the league office announced on Feb. 13. She shares the honor with Aya Traore of Purdue.
"Cyndi had two great games this week and really helped us earn two important wins," Indiana head coach Sharon Versyp said. "We are happy for her and hope she continues to play aggressively in our next few games."
Valentin earns the honor for the second time in her career. Her first honor was on Dec. 13, 2004. The Bloomington, Ind., native netted 22 points in each game against Penn State on Feb. 9 and Northwestern on Feb. 12. Valentin starred in her final regular season home game versus the Wildcats, as she went 4-of-6 from three-point range, corralled a season-high seven rebounds and recorded five assists and two steals. On the week she averaged 22.0 points, 5.0 rebounds and 2.0 steals in 38.5 minutes of play.
Valentin, a two-time honorable mention All-Big Ten honoree, is currently tied for second in the Big Ten in scoring with an average of 17.7 ppg. She also ranks second in free throw percentage with a clip of .922 (106-of-115).
Indiana will continue its schedule on Sunday, Feb. 19 against No. 10/9 Purdue in West Lafayette. Tipoff is slated for 1 p.m. and will be televised live on Comcast SportsNet Chicago. Fans can also follow the game on WHCC-FM 105.1 with Jeremy Gray on the call. Gametracker also will be available on IUHOOSIERS.com.
