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Napier named player of the week

Napier scored 23 points in a win against Missouri State on Friday and dropped 30 in Sunday's victory against Wichita State. Link to those recaps

She attributed her shooting success to the screens the Saluki post players set for her after Sunday's game.

"It makes a big difference, just to make sure you've got all your mechanics down," said Napier, who was 10-19 from the floor, including 6-8 behind the 3-point line Sunday. "It definitely helps your shooting percentage when you have time to think about your shot and make sure everything is set."

The Burbank, Calif.