Whiton, a junior forward, was named Most Valuable Player of the Rockford College Tip-Off Tournament after averaging 23.0 points, 5.0 rebounds and 4.0 steals in two games. She scored 25 points on 12-of-15 shooting, had six rebounds and four steals in Simpson’s 103-64 victory over Maryville (Mo.). In the Championship game, a 74-59 win over St. Norbert, Whiton scored 21 points on 10-of-12 shooting to go along with four rebounds and four steals. (IIAC Female Athlete of the Week)
