March 4, 2024
Mya Giusto Picks Up Fourth SSC Player of the Week Honor of 2023-24
MELBOURNE, Fla. - For the fourth time this season, University of Tampa senior guard Mya Giusto has been presented as the Sunshine State Conference Player of the Week.
Giusto captures Player of the Week for the fourth time in 2023-24 by leading Tampa to wins against No. 11 Nova Southeastern and Florida Tech. The Naples, Florida native led the Spartans to a 76-74 overtime upset of NSU following a game-high 20 points, five rebounds, and four assists.
Giusto then scored a team-high 21 points in a 71-61 victory at Florida Tech. She totaled 41 points by shooting 47% from the field (15-32) and 85% from the line (11-13). She averaged 20.5 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 2.5 assists while playing 79 minutes for the Spartans. With Giusto's efforts, Tampa earned the #2 seed in the SSC postseason tournament.
Sunshine State Conference Athletes of the Week are chosen from a pool of nominees for their performances during the week of February 26 - March 3, 2024. Athletic Communication Directors of member institutions nominate athletes.
2023-24 SSC Women's Basketball Award Winners (Player; Defensive)
Nov. 6: Mya Giusto (Tampa); Lina Stranger-Johannessen (Florida Tech)
Nov. 13: Sarah Lange (FSC); Andjela Pavicevic (Saint Leo)
Nov. 20: Mya Giusto (Tampa); Ashleigh Boulin (PBA)
Nov. 27: Audrey Ramsey (Tampa); Lauryn Vieira (Eckerd)
Dec. 4: Lucy Leen (Rollins); Zoe Piller (Tampa)
Dec. 11: Mya Giusto (Tampa); Mariyah Fletcher (PBA)
Dec. 18: Bella Green (Eckerd); Ella Fiore (Lynn)
Jan. 2: Ella Fiore (Lynn); Lauryn Vieira (Eckerd)
Jan. 8: Lauryn Vieira (Eckerd); Bella Green (Eckerd)
Jan. 15: Audrey Ramsey (Tampa); Ella Fiore (Lynn)
Jan. 22: Morgan Kane (NSU); Lauryn Vieira (Eckerd)
Jan. 29: Zoe Piller (Tampa); Lauryn Vieira (Eckerd)
Feb. 5: Lauryn Vieira (Eckerd); Mariyah Fletcher (PBA)
Feb. 12: Morgan Kane (NSU); Karyzma Pierre (PBA)
Feb. 19: Kash Ayuso (PBA); Andjela Pavicevic (Saint Leo)
Feb. 26: Kash Ayuso (PBA); Jessica Lange (Florida Tech)