LAS VEGAS (UNLVRebels.com) – UNLV's Shelbee Brown has been named Old Trapper Mountain West Player of the Week, the league announced today. This marks the first nod for Brown's career and the third of the season for the Lady Rebels.
 
The Memphis, Tennessee native helped lead UNLV to 2-0 start in Mountain West play with victories over Grand Canyon and New Mexico. The 6-foot forward averaged a double-double of 13.5 points and 11.5 rebounds through two games. She led the Lady Rebels in shooting from the field with a 81.3% (13 of 16). In the MW opener against Grand Canyon, Brown nearly had a double-double of 11 points and nine rebounds. Brown had two big defensive rebounds against the Lopes in the fourth quarter to give the Lady Rebels possession to keep their lead. She put up a beautiful layup with 45 seconds left to put UNLV back on top 59-58. Brown's huge effort under the hoop continued as she brought down a season-high 14 rebounds in the victory against New Mexico. Her double-double of 16 points and 14 rebounds against the Lobos marked the 13th of her career and her second of the season. Brown had two huge offensive rebounds against New Mexico that she put back up to collect four of her 16 points.
 
The Scarlet & Gray will be back on the court in nine days to host Fresno State for a New Year's Eve matinee game. The Lady Rebels and Bulldogs will tip-off on Wednesday, Dec. 31 at 12 p.m.