INDIANAPOLIS - Upper Iowa's Ellie Foster earned the GLVC Player of the Week award after averaging 22 points this past week, including 19 points in the home-opener victory over Winona State (Minn.). 

Foster scored a career-high 25 points in Saturday's game vs. Augustana (S.D.). She shot 8-of-16 from the field in both games for a total shooting percentage of 50%. 

This marks the first career Player of the Week award for the Peacock graduate student. She's the first selection for the Peacocks since Mia Huberty on Dec. 9, 2024. 

The Peacocks are in action on Monday at 2 p.m. against Clarke in Dorman Memorial Gymnasium. UIU starts GLVC play after Thanksgiving at Quincy (Ill.) on Dec. 1. 

#11 Ellie Foster (G, 5-11, Gr., Dike, Iowa / Dike-New Hartford HS)

• Averaged 22 points, three rebounds, 1.5 assist, one steal and one block vs. Winona State and Augustana (S.D.)
• Scored a team-high 19 points with two assists and two steals in the win over the Warriors
• Added a career-high 25 points with an assist and a block against the Vikings 
• Shot 8-of-16 from the field in both games for a 50% average on the week
• Played 36+ minutes in both games and shot 100% from the free-throw line
• Earns first career GLVC Player of the Week Award