Dupage Policy Journal

Elmhurst sophomore Kristin Bukata has been recognized as the College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) Women’s Basketball Student-Athlete of the Week. This marks her second time receiving the honor this season, making her the first repeat honoree in the league for this year.

Bukata played every minute in two recent wins for Elmhurst University, averaging 18.5 points, 7.5 assists, and 6.5 rebounds. These performances helped the Bluejays achieve an 8-8 league record and secure a spot in the CCIW Tournament.

In a game against Carthage last Wednesday, Bukata scored 18 points, grabbed seven rebounds, and provided three assists without committing any turnovers during her full 40 minutes on the court. The team won that match with a score of 75-68.

On Saturday, Bukata led Elmhurst to a victory over Carroll in overtime with a score of 93-88. During this game, she played for 45 minutes and contributed significantly by scoring 19 points, assisting 12 times, and securing six rebounds.

The list of CCIW Women’s Basketball Student-Athletes of the Week for the current season includes:

- Feb. 25: Kristin Bukata from Elmhurst

- Feb. 17: Kristin Bukata from Elmhurst

- Feb. 10: Annika Richardson from Wheaton

- Feb. 3: Olivia Rangel from Carroll

- Jan. 27: Mallory Powers from Illinois Wesleyan

- Jan. 20: Annika Richardson from Wheaton

- Jan. 13: Lauren Huber from Illinois Wesleyan

- Jan. 6: Olivia Rangel from Carroll

- Dec. 23: Lauren Huber from Illinois Wesleyan

- Dec. 16: Marianna Morrissey from Carthage

- Dec. 9: Paige Melton from Augustana

- Dec. 2: Jocelyn Trotter from North Central

- Nov. 25: Natalie Gricius from Carroll

- Nov. 18: Annika Richardson from Wheaton

- Nov. 12: Olivia Rangel from Carroll