University of Southern Maine's Jaycie Christopher has earned the New England Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (NEWBA) Player of the Year award, marking her third major honor of the season. Along with Christopher, sophomore Lucy Wiles received NEWBA All-Region honors, achieving third team status. Christopher’s impressive season includes averaging 18.9 points and 9.0 rebounds per game, while Wiles averaged 16.7 points, leading the Huskies to their first Little East Conference title since 2013. Both players contributed to the Huskies' outstanding 27-3 record and their journey to the NCAA Sweet Sixteen.

By the Numbers
  • Christopher averaged 18.9 points and 9.0 rebounds per game, with 12 double-doubles this season.
  • Wiles scored 867 points through 58 career games, with a career-high of 32 points in a single game.
State of Play
  • Southern Maine finished with a 27-3 record, marking their first regular season and tournament titles in over a decade.
  • Wiles and Christopher's performances significantly contributed to the team's NCAA tournament advancement.
What's Next

With the NCAA Sweet Sixteen on the horizon, both players will be pivotal in the Huskies' attempt to continue their postseason success. The visibility and recognition from the NEWBA awards may also elevate their profiles for future opportunities.

Bottom Line

Christopher and Wiles not only earned substantial individual accolades but also played crucial roles in revitalizing the Huskies' program, signaling a potential era of success for Southern Maine women’s basketball.