Colorado Springs, CO – Raquel Wientjes has been named this weeks women's basketball RMAC defensive player of the week.

"I take a lot of pride in how we perform as a team, especially on the defensive side of the ball," said head coach Mark Nore. "I cannot be more proud of Racquel and how she performed this weekend.  She showed a lot of grit and toughness.  I am very happy for her and our team for this honor!"

Wientjes averaged close to eight rebounds a game this weekend. On Friday night against CCU she pulled down six total boards, five of them defensive. She also recorded 16 points and 3 steals. She followed up Saturday night with 11 rebounds, nine of them defensive. She also put up 24 points, recorded three more steals, and had a big block.

These efforts helped elevate her team to a weekend RMAC sweep as the Yellow Jackets beat CCU 68-55 and Regis 71-59.