Janie Van Donge of Dordt University is this week’s GPAC/Hauff Mid-America Sports women’s basketball offensive player-of-the-week. Van Donge, a senior from Hospers, Iowa, made the most of her chances from the floor on the week. She converted at a clip of 82 percent from the floor on the way to averaging 20.5 points per game. She also pulled down 5.5 rebounds per game as the Defenders picked up a pair of wins.

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