Delta State University

Rhandi Ball., a sophomore forward on the Lady Statesmen Basketball team, has been named the GoStatesmen.com Female Student-Athlete of the Week for the period ending Sunday, Jan. 27.  It's Ball's second honor this season after helping the Delta State women's basketball team to a split last week in Gulf South Conference play at West Florida and Valdosta State. 

The Pontotoc, Miss., native turned in a career-high scored 21 points and grabbed six rebounds with four assists in a huge 52-48 come-from-behind win at Valdosta State on Saturday.  Ball was 7-of-17 from the floor and 7-of-12 from the free throw line in the win.  The Lady Statesmen erased two double-digit deficits in the victory.  

In Thursday's 66-51 loss at West Florida, Ball turned in a double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds while handing out three assists.  

The Lady Statesmen will return to the court on Saturday, Feb. 2 at Christian Brothers University.  Tipoff is set for 2 p.m. at Canale Arena in Memphis, Tenn.  The Statesmen Sports Network will offer complete coverage.