Capital University's Samaree Perkins, Andi Henry, and Grace Osborn have been recognized as Ohio Athletic Conference's Athletes of the Week in women's basketball and women's lacrosse. Perkins was honored for her outstanding performance in basketball, leading her team to two consecutive victories. Henry's exceptional defensive contributions in women's lacrosse earned her the defensive player of the week title, while Osborn's offensive prowess in women's lacrosse secured her the offensive player of the week recognition. This season, Capital Athletics has celebrated a total of 18 student-athletes who have earned OAC Athlete of the Week honors during 2023-24.

By the Numbers
  • Samaree Perkins shot 7-for-11 from the floor and was 7-of-7 from the free-throw line, scoring 22 points in the game against Muskingum, helping her team secure a 68-66 overtime win.
  • Andi Henry achieved seven caused turnovers and six ground balls, in addition to six goals, five assists, and three draw controls, leading her team to a 23-17 win over Oberlin.
  • Grace Osborn contributed nine goals and two assists in the 23-17 win over Oberlin, along with four ground balls, five draw controls, and one caused turnover.
State of Play
  • Both women's basketball and women's lacrosse teams will have upcoming home games: the basketball team will start the OAC Tournament on February 20th, and women's lacrosse will play at home on February 21st.
  • This recognition marks Perkins' first player of the week honor, Henry's first defensive player of the week award, and the sixth conference weekly award for Osborn.
Bottom Line

The outstanding performances of Perkins, Henry, and Osborn have earned them well-deserved recognition as OAC Athletes of the Week, showcasing their exceptional skills and contributions to their respective teams.