WICHITA, Kan.  --  Wichita State's Rangie Bessard has been named the Missouri Valley Conference Newcomer of the Week for the third time this season, it was announced today by the conference office.
 
A sophomore forward, Bessard averaged 17.5 points and 9.0 rebounds in the Shockers' two wins last week, while shooting 51.9-percent (14-of-27) from the field.
 
She had nine points and 11 boards against Southern Illinois and 26 points and seven rebounds against Evansville. Bessard also had three assists, one block and one steal for the week.
 
The honor is the fifth for the Shockers in 2015-16, and Bessard's third of the season, while TaQuandra Mike, Jyar Francis and Diamond Lockhart have also been named Newcomer of the Week this season.