UAlbany junior women's basketball star Shereesha Richards was named the America East Player of the Week for the 11th time in her career this week. She needs five more selections to tie the record of 16 set by Cody Blodgett of Maine.

Richards had a game-high 34 points and added nine rebounds in a road loss to nationally ranked and perennial power North Carolina before netting 21 points in a league-opening win against Maine.

Richards is a major reason why UAlbany is looking for its fourth straight America East title.

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