Crain, a junior from Kinglsand, Ark., averaged 25.0 points, 6.0 assists, 4.5 rebounds and 3.5 steals, while leading Louisiana Tech to wins over Fresno State and Nevada. Crain shot 61 percent (14-of-23) from the field, 60 percent (3-of-5) from the three-point line and 86 percent (19-of-22) from the free throw line for the week. In Louisiana Techs, 86-76, win over Fresno State, Crain scored 25 points, dished out a season-high nine assists and registered a season-high five steals in 40 minutes of action. She hit 6-of-9 field goals and 12-of-13 free throws in the win.
In Louisiana Tech's 108-72 win over Nevada, Crain scored 25 points, had five rebounds, three assists and two steals in 29 minutes of action. She hit 8-of-14 field goals, 2-of-3 threes and 7-of-9 free throws in the win.
Other nominees included: Cassidy Blaine, Boise State; Amy Parrish, Fresno State; Krystal Frazier, Rice; Amber Jackson, San Jose State and Shalana Taylor, UTEP.