The University of Mississippi Athletics

Armintie Price Named SEC Co-Player Of The Week

1/8/2007 | Women's Basketball

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. For the second time this season and the seventh time in her career, Ole Miss senior guard Armintie Price was named SEC Player of the Week, the league office announced on Monday. Price was joined as the weekly award winner by Tennessee sophomore Candace Parker as the two were named joint winners.

 

“This was a big week for my team,” said Price, who averaged 22.0 points, 11.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 2.5 steals and 1.5 blocks during the week. “We were able to pick up wins over two really tough teams. I am just happy I was able to be a part of those team wins.”

 

Price opened the week by posting 23 points, 12 rebounds, four assists, two steals and a block in guiding the Rebels to a road win over Auburn on Thursday evening. With her two steals versus the Tigers, she moved into a tie for the all-time steals record at Ole Miss with her head coach Carol Ross, who played for the Rebels from 1979-82.

 

Price then led the Rebels to a 76-66 win over #10/11 Vanderbilt on Sunday afternoon in Tad Smith Coliseum. The 5-9 Myrtle, Miss., native registered 21 points, 11 rebounds, seven assists, three steals and two blocks in giving the Rebels their first win over a top 10 opponent since they defeated #7/7 Rutgers on Dec. 14, 2005.

 

In the win over the Commodores, Price eclipsed Ross’ steals mark, becoming the Rebels’ all-time steals leader. She finished the game with 336 career steals.

 

“If my record had to fall, I cannot think of a better person to break it,” said Ross. “Armintie plays the game just how I like to see it played. She plays with passion, determination and an enormous will to win. She had a tremendous week for us in helping guide our team to some important wins.”

 

The Rebels will return to action on Thursday, Jan. 11, when they play host to #6/6 LSU. Game time is slated for 7 p.m. in Tad Smith Coliseum.
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