Illinois Valley Community College women’s basketball star Arnisha Thomas has been named National Junior College Athletic Association Player of the Week following last week’s action. It is believed to be the first time an IVCC athlete has been so honored by the NJCAA.

“This is a huge honor for Arnisha and for our program,” said IVCC women’s coach Pat Cinotte.

The Eagles picked up back-to-back wins last week, the NJCAA web site said,  “behind Thomas’ dominant interior play.”

Thomas, a sophomore guard from Milwaukee, averaged 31.5 points and 16.5 rebounds in Arrowhead Conference wins over Highland (28 points and 17 rebounds) and Sauk (35 points and 16 rebounds).