Box Score For Immediate Release



November 21, 2011



SIAC Basketball: Week #1 Player of the Week Honors Announced



ATLANTA-- Paine College teammates Mario Jordan and Darius Smith have been named SIAC Men's
Basketball Player of the Week and Newcomer of the Week, respectively, while Lane College
guard/forward Crystal Rayford has been named SIAC Women's Basketball Player of the Week and
Newcomer of the Week for the first weekly honors of the 2011-2012 season.



Jordan, a native of Sandersville, GA, averaged 13 points and 4.5 rebounds per game in two contests
this past week. The 5-11 junior also averaged 2.5 assists and 1.5 steals while helping lead the Lions
to a 1-1 record for the week with a win over conference-foe Claflin University.



Rayford, a native of Byhalia, MS, registered a double-double with 26 points and 12 rebounds in her
debut with the Lady Dragons. The 5-10 freshman also totaled one assist, one steal, and a block
against Christian Brothers University.



Smith, a native of Newark, NJ, averaged 16 points and 8.5 rebounds in two contests which included
16 points and 10 rebounds against Claflin University. The 6-4 sophomore also averaged 1.5 blocks
per game while helping lead the Lions to a win over Claflin University after a season-opening loss to
Augusta State University.



SIAC Basketball Player of the Week honors will be released each week throughout the season. For
more information about the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC), visit
www.thesiac.com.