SUNY Cobleskills Cara Walker and Logan Thayne Earn NAC Honors

WATERVILLE, MAINE — The North Atlantic Conference recognized senior Cara Walker (Phelps, NY/Midlakes) as the Women’s Basketball Player of the Week and fellow senior Logan Thayne (Hoosick Falls, NY) as the Defensive Player of the Week for the week ending on January 5th, 2025.

Cara Walker powered the Fighting Tigers to a 2-0 start to the new year with standout performances in victories over Western Connecticut, 78-61, and Tufts University, 60-58. Against WestConn, Walker neared a triple-double, tallying 16 points, eight rebounds, eight assists, and a steal while shooting 4-of-6 from the field, 1-of-2 from three, and 7-of-8 from the line. She followed that up with a game-high 19 points, seven rebounds, three assists, and a steal in the win over Tufts, shooting 7-of-11 from the field and 4-of-6 from the line, including a clutch free throw to secure the victory. 

For the week, Walker averaged 17.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, 5.5 assists, and a steal, shooting 64.7% from the field and 78.6% from the line.

 Logan Thayne anchored the Fighting Tigers’ defense in the perfect 2-0 week. Against WestConn, Thayne’s defensive presence was evident with three blocks and numerous altered shots, while she added 13 points, six rebounds, and two assists on 60% shooting. In the victory over Tufts, she recorded her 12th double-double of the season, tallying 18 points, 14 rebounds, two steals, and a block while playing a key role in holding Tufts to just 30.6% shooting. 

For the week, Thayne averaged 15.5 points, 10 rebounds, two blocks, and a steal on 53.8% shooting.