Mountain West honors Lobo standout McGruder

Lobo Shaiquel McGruder (13) works against Abilene Christian defender Maleeah Langstaff during host New Mexico’s win last Wednesday. (Chancey Bush/Journal)Other than a few free throws, Shaiquel McGruder didn’t miss much last week.

Sparking the UNM women’s basketball team to wins over Abilene Christian and New Mexico State, McGruder made 15 of her 18 shot attempts and averaged 19.5 points, 8.0 rebounds, three steals and three blocks. On Monday she nailed down Mountain West Conference Player of the Week honors.

It’s the second time McGruder has earned the MWC’s weekly award and the first by a Lobo this season. UNM’s 6-foot-1 super senior forward is averaging a team-best 14.3 points per game and…