Jernisha Cann has been named the IUPUI Female Student-Athlete of the Month for the month of December. She is a repeat honoree after also earning the honor in November.
For the month, Cann averaged 11.2 points, 10.0 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.8 steals in six games. The junior had three double-doubles furing the month, increasing her season total to a Summit League-leading six double-doubles.
In the Jaguars' win over Northern Illinois on Dec. 29, Cann narrowly missed a triple-double with 8 points, 9 rebounds and a career-high 8 assists.
Against No. 17 Notre Dame, Cann led all players with 15 points and 14 rebounds - a season high on the glass.
For the season, Cann is averaging 12.6 points, 9.5 rebounds, 3.2 steals and 2.3 assists per game. She ranks 30th in the country in rebounding and 29th in steals.
