Shaiquel McGruder started 2023 the same way she finished 2022 — stuffing basketball stat sheets.
The University of New Mexico’s super senior forward put up strong back-to-back all-around performances and on Monday was named Mountain West Women’s Basketball Player of the Week.
McGruder averaged 22 points per game in UNM wins over South Carolina State on Thursday and Air Force on New Year’s Day, hitting 20 of 26 from the field over the two games. Her contributions did not stop with points scored. She also averaged 10.5 rebounds, 3.5 blocks and 2.0 steals in the Lobos’ two victories.