Vanguard’s Richter named GSAC Player of the Week

Vanguard University senior Jessica Richter, who averaged 26.5 points and 13 rebounds in a pair of women’s basketball victories last week, has been named Golden State Athletic Conference Player of the Week.

The 5-foot-10 guard, the NAIA and GSAC Player of the Year as a junior, collected 32 points, 13 rebounds, five steals and three assists in the Lions’ 93-62 road win over Fresno Pacific on Saturday.

In a 73-72 home win over Hope International on Thursday, Richter produced 21 points, 13 rebounds, four assists and four steals.

Heading into Tuesday’s game against Cal Baptist, the two-time NAIA All-American is averaging 21.9 points, 8.2 rebounds, 2.9 steals and 2.6 assists.

— From staff reports