BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Southwestern Athletic Conference announced weekly awards for Women’s Basketball on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, where Jackson State’s Ne’vaeh Buntley was named Player of the Week and Prime Performer of the Week. Prairie View A&M’s Imani Morris earned Newcomer of the Week.

SWAC Women’s Basketball Player of the Week and Prime Performer: Ne’vaeh Buntley, Jackson State
The Junior from Rochester, New York led the Lady Tigers in scoring through the first three games of the season where she added 12 points against Arizona State, 16 points against Grand Canyon and 15 points in the win over MUW. Buntley shot 47 percent from the field and 46 percent from beyond the arc. Buntley added 14 rebounds and two steals, filling up the stats with more than scoring. As Jackson State continues to build on her junior season, Buntley adds two weekly awards through one week.
 
SWAC Women’s Basketball Newcomer of the Week: Imani Morris, Prairie View A&M
The Senior from Dallas, Texas has made an immediate impact in her debut with the Lady Panthers, delivering an impressive all-around performance to lead the Lady Panthers. Morris recorded 16 points and seven rebounds while adding two assists and two steals in 16 minutes of action. Morris showcased her offensive efficiency, shooting 5-of-9 from the field (55.6%) and converting 6-of-10 attempts at the free-throw line. She also contributed on the defensive end with two steals while helping create additional scoring opportunities for her teammates. In just 16 minutes, Morris demonstrated her ability to make an impact on both ends of the floor, averaging 16.0 points and 7.0 rebounds while providing an efficient and productive presence in the Lady Panthers' lineup.
 
 About the SWAC
The Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) is considered one of the premier HBCU conferences in the country and currently ranks among the elite in the nation in terms of HBCU alumni playing with professional sports teams.
 
Current championship competition offered by the league includes competition for men in Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Indoor Track and Field, Outdoor Track and Field and Tennis.

Women’s competition is offered in the sports of Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Golf, Indoor Track and Field, Outdoor Track and Field, Soccer, Softball, Tennis and Volleyball.
 
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