Holland Reporter

Rylie Bisballe, a senior and already a three-time GLIAC Offensive Player of the Week this year, has now earned her first Defensive Player of the Week honors for the season.

In two victories for the Lakers, Bisballe contributed significantly with 29 points, 15 rebounds, three assists, three blocks, and two steals. During Thursday's 83-41 win over LSSU, she played only 16 minutes but still managed to score 16 points along with two rebounds and two steals. The Lakers forced 27 turnovers in that game and restricted LSSU to just 32% shooting accuracy. On Saturday, Bisballe achieved her third double-double of the season by scoring 13 points and securing 13 rebounds. She also added three blocks and two assists in their 78-57 victory against GVSU. Additionally, on Saturday, Bisballe reached a milestone by moving into the top five in program history for both rebounds (829) and made field goals (572).

This marks the fifth time in her career that Bisballe has received Defensive Player of the Week honors. She previously earned this recognition three times during the 2023-24 season and once during the 2021-22 campaign.