Battiston Named American Player of the Week

11/9/2026 2:03:00 PM | Women's Basketball

IRVING – After a tremendous start to the season, Rice women's basketball senior Louann Battiston was named the American Conference Player of the Week, the conference announced Monday afternoon.

Battiston powered the Owls to a 3-0 week, including back-to-back 20-point performances at the Opening Statement against Murray State (career-high 22 points) and Richmond (20 points). Against HCU, Battiston finished with 11 points and a career-high eight assists.

On the week, Battiston averaged 17.7 points and 5.7 assists per game, shooting 52.9% from the floor, 61.5% from three and 100% from the free throw line.

Battiston was named the American Conference Sixth…