UMass Lowell Athletics

LOWELL, Mass. – Senior Jaliena Sanchez (Springfield, Mass.) of the women’s basketball team has been named the River Hawk of the Week following impressive back-to-back performances last week.
 
Sanchez has been the driver of the River Hawks’ offense all season and has put up impressive numbers so far. The senior averaged 15.0 points and 3.5 assists per game last, including scoring 21 points on 9-13 shooting against NJIT on February 4.
 
The Springfield native has totaled 76 assists this season to lead the team and is averaging a team-high 9.4 points per game.
 
The "River Hawk of the Week" is chosen in voting by the UMass Lowell Athletic Communications staff. It honors the top athlete, male or female, based on performance during the previous week of competition.