ATLANTA, Ga. -- The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) has announced its men's and women's basketball Players of the Week.

For women, Ay'Anna Bey (Benedict) was named Player of the Week alongside Tiffany Valentine (Spring Hill) who were tabbed Co-Players of the Week. Jessie Kee (Kentucky State) earned Newcomer of the Week.

For men, Ditalion Battle (Kentucky State) was named Player of the Week, while Dreon Lewis (Central State) earned Newcomer of the Week, released by the league office on Tuesday.

Women's Basketball
 
PLAYER OF THE WEEK – Ay'Anna Bey, Benedict
Forward  | 6'2  |  Sophomore |  Blackwood, N.J.

In four games, Bey averaged 27.75 points and 10.75 rebounds per game. The sophomore forward matched her career high with 35 points in a non-conference loss to Limestone. The Jersey native followed that performance with a 32-point output in win over Kentucky State. Bey shot 67.9 percent from the floor over the four games as the Lady Tigers went 3-1 over the break and remain unbeaten in conference play heading to key conference contests. This is the third time this season Bey has been named SIAC Player of the Week, earning the award previously on Nov. 20 and Nov. 27.

CO-PLAYER OF THE WEEK – Tiffany Valentine, Spring Hill
Forward  | 6'1  |  Redshirt Junior |  Houston, Texas

In the Badgers two contests this week, Tiffany averaged 23.5 points per game, 11.5 rebounds per game and had four steals. Against Clark Atlanta, the Texas native shot 10-19 from the floor with 24 points, 16 rebounds, and three steals. The 6'1 forward followed up against Albany State shooting 8-13 from the floor with 23 points, 7 rebounds and a steal to lead the Badgers to victory.

NEWCOMER OF THE WEEK– Jessie Kee, Kentucky State
Guard/Forward  | 5'10  |  Junior |  Indianapolis, IN

After posting her season-high 20 points against Clark Atlanta, Kee averaged 12.5 points and 4.3 rebounds during the Thorobreds holiday contests. During the holiday, Kee helped the Thorobreds to a 2-2 record. The Indiana native matched her season-high eight rebounds in thrilling 64-61 win over Illinois-Springfield.