Rice University Athletics
Hayes Named American Player of the Week
3/2/2026 2:12:00 PM | Women's Basketball
IRVING – Following a tremendous week, Shelby Hayes was named the American Conference Player of the Week, the league announced Monday afternoon.
Hayes led the Owls to a 2-0 week and the American Conference regular season title with wins at Temple and against Tulsa. Hayes first dropped 19 points, on 8-of-11 shooting, with two steals and a rebound at Temple. She followed that with 20 points, seven rebounds, four assists and a steal against Tulsa.
On the week, Hayes averaged 19.5 points, four rebounds and 1.5 steals per game, while shooting a blistering 67% from the floor.
Rice (26-3, 16-0 American) looks to break the program record with a 22nd consecutive win Tuesday night at Charlotte.
American Conference Weekly Honors (March 2, 2026)
Player of the Week
Shelby Hayes, Sr., C, Rice
Freshman of the Week
Dora Toman, Fr., G, Tulsa
Honorable Mention
Princess Anderson, Sr., G, Charlotte
Daejah Richmond, Jr., G, Memphis
Edyn Battle, Gr., G, South Florida
Kaylah Turner, Jr., G, Temple
Abby Cater, Gr., G, Wichita State
Hayes led the Owls to a 2-0 week and the American Conference regular season title with wins at Temple and against Tulsa. Hayes first dropped 19 points, on 8-of-11 shooting, with two steals and a rebound at Temple. She followed that with 20 points, seven rebounds, four assists and a steal against Tulsa.
On the week, Hayes averaged 19.5 points, four rebounds and 1.5 steals per game, while shooting a blistering 67% from the floor.
Rice (26-3, 16-0 American) looks to break the program record with a 22nd consecutive win Tuesday night at Charlotte.
American Conference Weekly Honors (March 2, 2026)
Player of the Week
Shelby Hayes, Sr., C, Rice
Freshman of the Week
Dora Toman, Fr., G, Tulsa
Honorable Mention
Princess Anderson, Sr., G, Charlotte
Daejah Richmond, Jr., G, Memphis
Edyn Battle, Gr., G, South Florida
Kaylah Turner, Jr., G, Temple
Abby Cater, Gr., G, Wichita State
Players Mentioned
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