SAINT PAUL, Minn. – The Upper Midwest Athletic Conference (UMAC) named Yellowjacket senior guard Elise Besonen (Ewen, Mich./Ewen-Trout Creek) their women's basketball athlete of the week Tuesday, as they announced weekly awards for the weeks of Dec. 16-22 and Dec. 23-29.
 
In the Yellowjackets' lone contest last week, Besonen shot 50 percent from the field against MSOE. The senior guard played 39-of-40 minutes and contributed 23 points along with three steals, assists and rebounds each. Collecting her second athlete of the week accolade, she currently leads UWS in all offensive categories heading into UMAC play.
 
UW-Superior commences conference action Wednesday, Jan. 8, taking on North Central. The opening tip is set for 7:15 p.m. inside Mertz Mortorelli Gym.