BOWLING GREEN, Ky. - - Cumberland women's basketball players kicked off their season with a bang as Braley Bushman was named Mid-South Conference Defensive Players of the Week, as announced by the conference office Monday.

Bushman played a key role in Cumberland's opening two games, recording double digit steals while averaging 15.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, 5.5 steals, and 2.5 assists per game.

Against Central Methodist, Bushman finished with 14 points, five rebounds, and five steals. She followed that performance with 15 points, six rebounds, and six steals against William Woods, helping the Phoenix secure their second win of the season.

This marks Bushman's first MSC Defensive Player of the Week honor of her career.

The Phoenix will continue their road trip this weekend as they travel to Winona Lake, Ind., to take on Indiana Wesleyan on Friday. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. CT. Cumberland will then face Grace College (Ind.) on Saturday, with tipoff set for 3:00 p.m. CT.