Talaysia Cooper named TSWA Player of the Week

Lady Vols’ guard earns weekly award from Tennessee Sports Writers Association.

Lady Vols’ basketball player Talaysia Cooper was named Tennessee Sports Writers Association Women’s Basketball Player of the Week on Tuesday.

Cooper, a South Carolina transfer and redshirt sophomore guard, totaled 22 points, seven rebounds and three assists in Tennessee’s, 79-77, victory against Florida State on Dec. 4 at Food City Center.

Against the Seminoles, she converted 10-of-17 field goal attempts, 1-of-4 three-point attempts and 1-of-2 free throw attempts.

Cooper scored 20-plus points in her last four games and is averaging 22.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 2.5 blocks and 2.0 steals per game this season.

In Tennessee’s, 78-68, victory against Iowa, Cooper recorded 23 points, six rebounds and three assists. She converted 10-of-22 field goal attempts and 3-of-3 free throw attempts.