SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Oral Roberts junior Taleyah Jones helped guide the Golden Eagles to a 2-0 week after averaging 18.0 ppg, 4.5 rpg and 2.5 apg to earn the latest Summit League Women's Basketball Peak Performer of the Week honor, league officials released Monday.
 
In the 76-63 road victory over the SEC's Missouri, Jones went 7-for-11 from the field en route to 20 points. She also pulled down three rebounds and dished out just as many assists to give ORU their second win over an SEC team this season and their first season with two SEC wins in program history.
 
The Golden Eagles picked up their ninth win of the season with a 77-65 home win over Wichita State. In the win, Jones dropped 16 points, capturing her 1,000th career point in the win. She also added six rebounds and a pair of assists to her stat line against the Shockers.

Taleyah Jones, Oral Roberts
Jr. | G | Broken Arrow, Okla.

• Collected the second weekly award of her career and first of the season.
• Averaged 18.0 ppg, 4.5 rpg and 2.5 apg through two victories.
• Shot 52 percent from the field (13-for-25) and 67 percent (6-for-9) from the three-point line through two games.
• Helped secure ORU's second win over an SEC school this season.
• Was 7-for-11 from the field en route to 20 points against Missouri.
• Dropped 16 points and six rebounds in the win over Wichita State.
• Captured her 1,000th career point against Wichita State.

Also nominated: Emani Bennett (Kansas City), Abbie Draper (North Dakota State), Grace Larkins (South Dakota), Brooklyn Meyer (South Dakota State)

2024-25 Women's Basketball Peak Performers of the Week
November 11
Jade Hill, St. Thomas
 
November 18
Ruthie Udoumoh, Oral Roberts
 
November 25
Jalei Oglesby, Oral Roberts
 
December 2
Grace Larkins, South Dakota
 
December 9
Marisa Frost, North Dakota State
 
December 16
Jade Hill, St. Thomas
 
December 23
Taleyah Jones, Oral Roberts
 
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