Florida A&M University basketball player Shaniyah McCarthy has been recognized as the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Player of the Week following her key role in the team’s recent victories over Prairie View A&M and Texas Southern.
McCarthy, who plays as a post for Florida A&M, averaged 18.5 points and 7.0 rebounds during the two games. She shot 52.2% from the field and made 86.7% of her free throws. Additionally, she contributed an average of 2.0 steals per game.
In the February 5 game against Prairie View A&M, McCarthy played over 37 minutes, scoring 18 points on 6-of-12 shooting, with six rebounds, two assists, and one steal. In the next matchup against Texas Southern on February 7, she recorded 19 points on 6-of-11 shooting, eight rebounds, and three steals while playing just over 33 minutes.
Throughout both contests, McCarthy made 13 out of her 15 free throw attempts and helped secure late-game leads for Florida A&M. Her total contributions across the two games included 37 points, 14 rebounds, four steals, and only three turnovers in more than seventy minutes of play.
“The weekly honor reflects McCarthy’s steady production and leadership during a critical point in conference play, as Florida A&M continues to build momentum in the SWAC race,” according to the university.
