⭐ Top 10 Players of the Night:Women’s College Basketball — Thursday, January 8, 2026

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⭐ Top 10 Players of the Night

Women’s College Basketball — Thursday, January 8, 2026

From ranked showdowns to mid-major fireworks, these players separated themselves with production, poise, and impact.

1️⃣ Naomi White — Northern Arizona

37 points | at Weber State
The night’s biggest number. White put on a scoring clinic from all three levels and carried NAU to a road win.

2️⃣ Vanessa McManus — Cal Poly

31 points | vs Cal State Northridge
Even in a loss, McManus was unstoppable. Tough buckets, volume scoring, and constant pressure on the defense.

3️⃣ Cassandre Prosper — Notre Dame

27 points | vs Boston College
Prosper controlled the game offensively in a dominant win, scoring efficiently and setting the tone early.

4️⃣ Aaliyah Chavez — Oklahoma

26 points | vs Ole Miss
Despite the upset loss, Chavez delivered elite shot-making against a ranked opponent.

5️⃣ Cotie McMahon — Ole Miss

22 points | at #5 Oklahoma
McMahon powered one of the night’s biggest upsets with strength, composure, and clutch scoring.

6️⃣ Flau'jae Johnson — LSU

25 points | at Georgia
Physical, confident, and aggressive. Johnson set the tone in LSU’s road win.

7️⃣ Joyce Edwards — South Carolina

22 points | at Arkansas
Another steady, high-impact night for Edwards as South Carolina dominated on the road.

8️⃣ Nunu Agara — Stanford

27 points | vs Wake Forest
Agara was the difference-maker in a controlled Stanford win, owning the paint and finishing strong.

9️⃣ Britt Prince — Nebraska

20 points | vs Indiana
Prince delivered in crunch time, leading Nebraska past a ranked opponent.

🔟 Mikayla Blakes — Vanderbilt

20 points | vs Missouri
Efficient, poised, and relentless as Vanderbilt rolled in conference play.

🏀 Honorable Mentions

January basketball reveals everything.
These players didn’t just score — they controlled outcomes.

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