Jan. 18, 2005

SAN MARCOS, Texas - Tori Talbert has been selected as this week's Southland Conference Women's Basketball player of the week. This will be the second time Talbert has been honored as player of the week this season.

In the conference, Talbert is ranked number one in scoring averaging 23.5 points per game. She is second in rebounds with 10.5 boards per game, and her field goal percentage of .581 places her third in the conference.

Talbert recorded her sixth double double against a tough Louisiana-Monroe team Saturday. Talbert also surpassed her previous career high score of 31 points she set back in 2002, by finishing the night with 34 points. She made 13 of 18 (.722) from the field and 8 of 11 (.727) from the charity strip. To complete the double D, she pulled in 12 boards.

She also recorded a double double in Texas State's home victory over Nicholls State, on Wednesday. Against Nicholls Talbert went 9-17 (.529) from the field and 3-3 (.100) from the line. Ending the night with 21 points and ten boards.

Talbert and the rest of the Bobcats return to Strahan Coliseum for a two game home stand against Southland Conference teams. Texas State will play host to Northwestern State on January 20 tip-off is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. On January 22 at 4:00 p.m. the 'Cats play host to Sam Houston State.