Missouri StateS Kaemyn Bekemeier Named Conference USA Player of the Week
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DALLAS – Missouri state University women’s basketball guard Kaemyn Bekemeier has been recognized as the Conference USA Player of the Week, the league announced on November 10, 2023. https://missouristatebears.com/news/2023/11/10/womens-basketball-bekemeier-named-cusa-player-of-the-week.aspx This is the first weekly award for Bekemeier and the first Conference USA weekly honor in the program’s history.
Bekemeier’s Standout Performance
The junior from Republic, Missouri, earned the recognition after averaging 21.0 points and 9.0 rebounds in two wins against Saint Louis University (SLU) and the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA). Her shooting percentages were also impressive,connecting on 60.9% of her field goal attempts, 75% from three-point range, and 78.6% from the free-throw line.
As of the first week of the season, Bekemeier leads Conference USA with 42 total points and is tied for second in scoring average and tied for third in rebounding average.
Game highlights
* vs. Saint Louis (November 6, 2023): In her first career start, Bekemeier scored a career-high 23 points (8-12 FG, 2-3 3FG, 5-8 FT) and grabbed a team-leading nine rebounds in missouri State’s 76-64 victory over the Billikens. https://missouristatebears.com/news/2023/11/06/womens-basketball-lady-bears-defeat-saint-louis-in-season-opener.aspx
* @ UT Arlington (November 8, 2023): Bekemeier followed up her strong performance with 19 points (6-11 FG, 1-1 3FG, 6-6 FT) and another team-high nine rebounds in a 68-63 road win against the Mavericks. https://missouristatebears.com/news/2023/11/08/womens-basketball-lady-bears-win-at-uta.aspx
Looking Ahead
Missouri State (2-0) will continue its road trip with a game against Southeast Missouri State University on Tuesday, November 11, 2023. The game is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m.CST and will be streamed on ESPN+. https://missouristatebears.com/sports/womens-basketball/schedule
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