NEWBERRY - This week's Newberry College Players of the Week are sophomore forward Jess Tomkins and junior guard James Lovorn.

Tomkins registered 18 points,14 rebounds, four assists and two blocked shots while making 8 of 12 shots from the floor for a sizzling 67% last week.  She registered her third double-double of the season with 13 points and 10 rebounds in Wednesday's game against Lenoir-Rhyne.  Tomkins is tied for second on the team in points per game (8.1), second in rebounds per game (5.8) and blocked shots with 17.

Lovorn scored 39 points in two games last week, making 14 of 19 shots overall for 74% while draining 7-of-11 3-pointers for 63%.  He also converted 4-of-5 free throws, dished out six assists and came up with a steal as the Wolves split a pair of games.  He scored a career-high 26 points in Saturday's game against Coker.  Lovorn has scored in double figures in four consecutive contests.