LOWELL, Mass. – After scoring a career-high to lead the UMass Lowell women's basketball team to victory over CCSU, junior Shamyjha Price has been named River Hawk of the Week.
 
In Wednesday's matchup with Central Connecticut, Price recorded a career-best 20 points as the River Hawks won a back-and-forth thriller at Costello.
 
With the game tied at 63-63, Price knocked down her second three of the game with 28 seconds remaining to give UMass Lowell a 66-63 lead. She shot 7-10 from the field, 2-3 from behind the arc, and 4-6 from the free throw line.
 
Price has been a key figure for the River Hawks on both ends of the floor this season, averaging 8.4 points per game and picking up 19 rebounds and six steals.
 
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.