TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Center Aleisha Curry of Santa Fe College Women's Basketball has been selected as the FCSAA/NJCAA Region 8 Player of the Week, as announced by the league office on Tuesday afternoon. The FCSAA release is included below.

On the week, Curry, from Lehigh Acres, Fla., dominated on the interior to average 20.3 points and 12.7 rebounds per game while shooting at an efficient 64.7 percent clip from the field.

The 2019-2020 Honorable Mention All-American missed all of last season, but returned to the lineup in full force in the season opener, producing 35 points and 19 rebounds at Hillsborough. Box Score

In the Saints' win over Indian River State College, Curry had another massive double-double with 16 points and 16 rebounds. Box Score

On the season so far, she is off to a great start defensively as well, contributing two steals and 1.7 blocks per game. 

Curry and the Saints will next take the floor at No. 19 Florida Southwestern on Friday, Nov. 12. Tipoff is set for 7:00 p.m. in Fort Myers, Fla.

Region 8 Player of the Week Awards: November 9, 2021