Wenig Collects WIAC Player Of The Week Award

The WIAC has named UW-Oshkosh guard Megan Wenig (Fr. • Oshkosh) as its Women's Basketball Player of the Week for games played Dec. 21-Jan. 3.

Wenig recorded double-figure scoring in all three games as UW-Oshkosh defeated Edgewood College, Baruch College (N.Y.) and Keene State College (N.H.).

Wenig made 14 of her 28 shots (50 percent) from the field and all six of her free throws in averaging 13 points per contest. She connected on five of her 10 three-point shots (50 percent) while totaling 11 rebounds, eight assists and two steals.

In UW-Oshkosh's 71-60 home victory over Edgewood College on Dec. 22, Wenig scored 16 points, grabbed two rebounds and dished off one assist.

During the Titans' 85-67 win over Baruch College on Dec. 29, Wenig tallied 12 points, four assists and three rebounds.

In UW-Oshkosh's 57-54 overtime triumph over Keene State College on Dec. 30, Wenig compiled 11 points, six rebounds, three assists and two steals. Wenig forced overtime when she made a lay-up with four seconds left in regulation. She then connected on a pair of free throws with 17 seconds left in the extra session to ice the victory.

The wins over Baruch College and Keene State College allowed UW-Oshkosh to capture a first-place finish at the Grand Canyon Classic held in Phoenix, Ariz. Wenig was among six players named to the all-tournament team.