Ta'Kenya Nixon (12/31/2012) - Athlete Awards - Eastern Illinois University Athletics

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Athlete of the Week

Ta'Kenya Nixon

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Athlete of the Week
Week Of

12/31/2012
Sport

Women's Basketball
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Katlyn Payne and Ta'Kenya Nixon both from women's basketball have been named the EIU student-athletes of the week.

Payne and Nixon helped EIU open Ohio Valley Conference play with a 76-67 win over Tennessee State.

Payne scored 15 points hitting four 3-pointers on the day while picking up two steals and four rebounds.

Nixon led the Panthers with 21 points and eight assists as she was 10-of-16 from the floor. Nixon added four rebounds and four steals.

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Date	Athlete	Sport
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10/20/2014	Emily Brelsfoard	Women's Cross Country
10/20/2014	Jourdan Wickliffe	Football
10/13/2014	Madison Carter	Women's Soccer
10/13/2014	Allie Hueston	Volleyball
10/6/2014	Mike Novotny	Men's Soccer
10/6/2014	Meagan Radloff	Women's Soccer
9/29/2014	Hannah Vieth	Women's Rugby
9/29/2014	Nick Bruno	Football
9/22/2014	Jalen Whitlow	Football
9/22/2014	Hannah Miller	Women's Soccer
9/15/2014	Kylie Morgan	Women's Soccer
9/15/2014	Paxson Menard	Men's Cross Country
9/8/2014	Abby Saalfrank	Volleyball
9/8/2014	Maria Baldwin	Women's Cross Country
9/1/2014	Dominic Recca	Men's Soccer
9/1/2014	Adam Drake	Football
6/2/2014	Mick Viken	Men's Track
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