DEFIANCE, Ohio – Mandie White led the Lady Jackets to three consecutive victories for the first time since February, 2007, and has been named the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Women’s Basketball Player of the Week for her efforts.

White posted 21 points and nine rebounds on eight-of-11 shooting in DC’s 77-63 win over Wooster on Wednesday night. On Friday and Saturday, the senior center helped the Jackets claim the Hubbard Co. – Pro Rehab Tournament title with wins over Albion College and Wilmington College.  White was named to the all-tournament team after recording 28 points, 18 rebounds and five steals in the two victories.

During the week, White averaged 16.3 points, nine rebounds and 2.3 steals per game while shooting 64.5 percent from the floor. On the season, White is ranked ninth in the conference in scoring (12.5), fourth in rebounding (8.5) and steals (1.9), and second in field goal percentage (58.1%).

White and the Lady Jackets will hit the road for a matchup at Ohio Northern University (4-5) on Tuesday, December 22, with the tipoff scheduled for 7:30 p.m.

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