LACEY, Wash. – There was no stopping the All-American forward down in Oregon, as Claire Dingus hit two game-winning shots to lift the Saints to a perfect week, and Dingus was named the GNAC Player of the Week on Monday.
 
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Dingus played in all three games for the Saints, leading Saint Martin's to a perfect 4-0 start on the 2021-22 campaign. During the week, Dingus averaged 22.3 points per game, 8.0 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 2.3 steals, while shooting a stellar 58 percent from the field.
 
The week began for Dingus with a 14-point, 6-rebound, 6-assist performance against Pacific Lutheran, where Dingus collected five offensive boards, and shot 7-for-14 from the field.
 
Dingus dominated in the Saints' 22-point comeback victory over Sonoma State on Friday, leading the team with 32 points, a new career-high, and 10 boards. Not only did Dingus connect on two late-game clutch 3-pointers to ice the comeback, she came up with five steals to lead the defense.
 
It was not over for Dingus, as just 24 hours later, Dingus hit the game-winning shot over Chico State to push Saint Martin's to a 55-54 victory. Her 21-points, 8-rebounds, and 4-assists once again led the team.
 
The award marks the first time this season Dingus has won the award, and the fourth time in her career.
 
Saint Martin's returns to action in Texas on Tuesday, taking on St. Mary's at 3:30 PM.