Carson-Newman’s Courdne Miles Named Women’s Basketball Player Of The Week

ROCK HILL, S.C. ­- Carson-Newman College's Courdne Miles has been named the South Atlantic Conference women's basketball Player of the Week for the week ending January 30, 2011.

Miles, a sophomore forward from Burlington, N.C. (Graham HS), led the Lady Eagles to a 2-0 record on the week as she averaged a double-double with 16 points and 10.5 rebounds per game.

Miles tossed in 13 points and pulled down a career-high 11 rebounds to lead C-N to an 82-71 victory over Lincoln Memorial. She also had four steals in the contest.

She closed out the week with a team-high 19 points, 10 rebounds and two blocks in a 70-56 win over Catawba.

Miles was a perfect 14-of-14 from the floor in the two games.

Miles is averaging 7.5 points and 4.2 rebounds per game for the Lady Eagles this season.