Offensive & Defensive Player of the Week - Volt Division
Cassidy Perry / Sr / Gallaudet University / Frederick, Md. / Maryland School for the Deaf
Perry was Gallaudet’s force in the post during the Music City Classic (Dec. 19-20) at Welch College, just outside of Nashville. Perry helped GU post a 1-1 record. The senior forward finished the Classic with 32 points, 28 rebounds, six blocks, three steals and two assists. Perry went 10-for-10 from the free throw line. In a 64-59 win over North Park (Dec. 19), Perry finished with a double-double with 20 points, 13 rebounds (7 on the defensive end). The next day, Perry rallied another double-double in a loss against Central (IA) with 12 points, 15 rebounds (13 on the defensive end), and five blocks in 30 minutes played. This is the 13th Player of the Week honor on the basketball court for Perry who was a First Team All-Conference honoree in 2021-22 and 2022-23, in addition to Rookie of the Year and Second Team honors in 2019-20.