CACC WOMEN’S BASKETBALL – February 16, 2026
PLAYER OF THE WEEK
TAYLOR HINKLE, Holy Family (SR, F, Chalfont, Pa.) – In just 23.5 minutes per game, averaged 21.5 points and 12.0 rebounds during a pair of decisive wins for the Tigers. Shot 58 percent from the field, including 5 of 7 from three-point range, and was 10 of 11 at the foul line. Helped HFU extend its winning streak to 13 games and clinch at least a share of the CACC regular-season title.
ROOKIE OF THE WEEK
MCKENZIE PALEK, Felician (FR, G, Woodbine, N.J.) – Averaged 12.5 points, 4.5 rebounds 4.5 assists and 3.5 steals during a 2-0 week for the Golden Falcons. Totaled 11 points and six assists during a 70-41 win over Dominican on Feb. 11. Followed with 14 points and five rebounds during Saturday’s victory at Georgian Court.
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
CLAIRE GREENE, Post (SR, F, Storrs, Conn.) – Averaged 11.5 rebounds (9.5 defensive) and 2.5 steals during a 2-0 week for the Eagles. Helped Post force 64 turnovers while holding opponents to 29-percent shooting. Also scored 14.0 points per game on 59 percent from the floor.
HONOR ROLL
EMMA BROWN, Wilmington – Shot 56 percent while averaging 19.0 points, 9.0 rebounds, and 2.5 blocks in two starts for the Wilcats.
LUCY COOGAN, Caldwell – Averaged 19.0 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 5.0 assists during a 2-0 week for the Cougars.
STEPHANIE FORMBY, Felician – Averaged 21.0 points and 12.0 rebounds during a pair of Golden Falcon victories.
GABBY RECINTO, Jefferson – Produced 16.5 points and 9.0 rebounds per game as the Rams went 1-1.
ALYSSA ROSSIGNOL, Post – Averaged 21.0 points, 5.5 rebounds and 3.0 steals during a 2-0 week for the Eagles.
KARISSA SMEDLEY, Jefferson – Shot 60 percent and averaged 14.5 points and 6.5 rebounds during a 1-1 week for the Lions.
ANE VALLE, Felician – Was 15 for 20 from the field and averaged 20.0 points, 9.5 rebounds and 7.5 assists during a 2-0 week for the Golden Falcons.
2025-26 Honorees
Player of the Week
Nov. 17 – Stephanie Formby, Felician
Nov. 24 – Lucy Coogan, Caldwell and Emily Spratt, Jefferson
Dec. 1 – Sara Tamoun, Chestnut Hill
Dec. 8 – Ane Valle, Felician
Dec. 15 – Kaelah Carter, Holy Family
Dec. 22 – Ane Valle, Felician
Jan. 5 – Stephanie Formby, Felician
Jan. 12 – Kara Meredith, Holy Family
Jan. 19 – Emily Spratt, Jefferson
Jan. 26 – Lucy Coogan, Caldwell
Feb. 2 – Taylor Hinkle, Holy Family
Feb. 9 – Ane Valle, Felician
Feb. 16 – Taylor Hinkle, Holy Family
Rookie of the Week
Nov. 17 – Ketura Rutty, Dominican
Nov. 24 – Ketura Rutty, Dominican
Dec. 1 – Lilla Szilvassy, Felician
Dec. 8 – Ketura Rutty, Dominican
Dec. 15 – Ella Brown, Holy Family
Dec. 22 – Ana Pellecchia, Jefferson
Jan. 5 – Caleigh Sperling, Jefferson
Jan. 12 – Reynah Ratliff, Wilmington
Jan. 19 – Lilla Szilvassy, Felician
Jan. 26 – Ella Brown, Holy Family
Feb. 2 – Ketura Rutty, Dominican
Feb. 9 – Ella Brown, Holy Family
Feb. 16 – Mckenzie Palek, Felician
Defensive Player of the Week
Nov. 17 – Tiayo Adelekan, Chestnut Hill and Brooke Corbett, Caldwell
Nov. 24 – Tamia Nunes, Dominican
Dec. 1 – Jah’Nel Lewis, Caldwell
Dec. 8 – Ane Valle, Felician
Dec. 15 – Deviney Jackson, Felician
Dec. 22 – Brooke Corbett, Caldwell
Jan. 5 – Jade Dickson, Georgian Court
Jan. 12 – Lydia Betz, Goldey-Beacom
Jan. 19 – Ane Valle, Felician
Jan. 26 – Imani Gillette, Georgian Court
Feb. 2 – Brooke Corbett, Caldwell
Feb. 9 – Kaelah Carter, Holy Family
Feb. 16 – Claire Greene, Post