Four Players Honored by CCIW

DECATUR, Illinois-Millikin University Head Women's Basketball Coach Olivia Lett and four Big Blue players were honored today with the announcement of the 2021-22 College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) All-Conference Women's Basketball Team.

After leading Millikin (25-5) to a 14-2 CCIW record and a share of the regular season conference championship, Lett was named the CCIW's Beth Baker Coach of the Year.

Millikin sophomore Elyce Knudsen (Philo, Tolono Unity H.S.) and senior Jordan Hildebrand (Mendon, Mendon Unity H.S.) were unanimous selections to the CCIW All-Conference First Team. Knudsen was named the Lori Kerans Most Outstanding Athlete Award Winner.

Junior Bailey Coffman (Heyworth, Bloomington Central Catholic H.S.) was named All-Conference Second Team and senior Aubrey Staton (El Paso, El Paso Gridley H.S.) was named as Millikin's CCIW RESPECT Award winner.

Knudsen led the conference in scoring in 2021-22 averaging 19.9 points per game. She was fifth in the CCIW in field goal percentage shooting 47.3 percent on the season. Knudsen was fourth in conference in assists with 82 and fifth in steals with 59. Knudsen has been named the CCIW Player of the Week three times this season.

Hildebrand led the CCIW in field goal percentage shooting 56.4 percent on the season. She averaged 11.8 points and 5.7 rebounds per game.

Coffman averaged 13.1 points per game this season along with four rebounds. Coffman was sixth in the CCIW in scoring. Coffman was the CCIW Player of the Week in December.

Staton received the RESPECT Award. RESPECT Award recipients have distinguished themselves as an integral member of the team, their institution and community by upholding the values of Responsibility, Enthusiasm, Service, Pride, Excellence, Collaboration and Trust. The RESPECT Award recognizes the intangible traits a student-athlete possesses that exemplify great character and encourages inclusiveness and a positive culture.