Petersen helped the Pointers remain undefeated in WIAC games with two conference wins during the week. Hosting No. 9-ranked UW-Whitewater, she recorded a double-double with a game-high 12 rebounds along with 17 points. Petersen shot 62 percent from the field and had one steal in 30 minutes of playing time. Against UW-Superior, she had a game-high 18 points in only 18 minutes of playing time. Petersen shot 100 percent in the game connecting on all of her shots from the field (8-of-8) and from the charity stripe (2-of-2). For the week, Petersen averaged 17.5 points per game and shot 76 percent from the floor.
Also nominated:
UW-Eau Claire, Nicole Christianson, Junior, Guard, Chetek, Wis.
UW-La Crosse, Kassie Robinson, Junior, Center, Inver Grove Heights, Minn. (Simley)
UW-Oshkosh, Michelle Boeder, Senior, Guard, Oshkosh, Wis. (West)
UW-River Falls, Alise Holst, Junior, Forward, Plainview, Minn. (Plainview-Elgin-Millville)
UW-Stout, Tricia VanVreede, Senior, Forward, Little Chute, Wis. (Kimberly)
UW-Superior, Hailey Hart, Junior, Forward, Osseo, Wis. (Osseo-Fairchild)
UW-Whitewater, Dana Thompson, Senior, Center, Belleville, Wis.