SoCon Announces Women's Basketball Player of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Graduate forward Khalis Cain of the UNC Greensboro (UNCG) women's basketball team has been named The Southern Conference (SoCon) Player of the Week, as announced by the league office Tuesday.
 
Cain registered her third double-double of the season and 18^th of her career with 12 points and 10 rebounds in UNCG's 66-58 win over Western Carolina on Saturday in Cullowhee, North Carolina. She went a perfect 6-for-6 at the free throw line and 3-for-5 from the field, while adding one assist, one block and one steal in the game. Cain's 12 points and 10 rebounds on Saturday marked her fifth game in double-figures and sixth game with double-digit rebounds this season.

The San Jose, California, native is fifth in the conference with a 6.7 rebounds per game average and she leads the Spartans defensively with 128 boards and 16 blocks.
 
Tuesday's award marks the second time Cain has been named SoCon Player of the Week in her career. She last earned the feat on Jan. 2, 2023. In addition, this is the second SoCon Player of the Week recognition for UNCG women's basketball this season as Nya Smith earned the honor back on Dec. 24, 2024.

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To secure your tickets for UNCG women's basketball home games click HERE for options including single games, group discounts and full season ticket options.  All 14 home games will be played on campus in Fleming Gymnasium.  UNCG faculty/staff and students are free with their ID. To learn more about upcoming ticket promotions or to purchase over the phone call the UNCG Ticket Office at 336-334-3250. 
 
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The Spartans return home to host Mercer on Thursday, Jan. 30 at 7:00 p.m. and Samford on Saturday, Feb. 1 at 2:00 p.m. in Fleming Gymnasium.

Thursday's game against the Bears will be Military and First Responders Appreciation: Military and First responders receive free admission with valid work ID and up to four of their guests receive the discounted ticket rate of $5! Faculty and Staff Appreciation Game: UNCG fac/staff receive a free boxed lunch with RSVP to the game!

In Saturday's game against the Bulldogs, Fleming Gymnasium will celebrate National Girls and Women in Sports Day! Girls ages 5-16 are encouraged to join the Greensboro Parks and Recreation Department and UNCG Center for Women's Health and Wellness to celebrate National Girls and Women in Sports Day of Play on Feb. 1 at the UNCG Middle College Gymnasium. Participants 12 and under receive free admission to the game. Click here for more information on the event.