Anna Vaaler delivered one of the most dominant opening months in the NSIC, averaging 23.0 points and 9.5 rebounds in 32.2 minutes across six games to rank 3rd in the conference in scoring and 4th in rebounding. She has been one of the league’s most efficient and versatile offensive threats, shooting 48.9% from the field, a conference-leading 53.1% from three, and 85.3% at the free-throw line—marks that place her 9th, 1st, and 7th in the NSIC, respectively. Vaaler also ranks 4th in the league in made threes (2.8 per game) and 2nd in defensive rebounding (8.8 per game), showcasing her ability to stretch the floor while controlling the glass. She totaled 138 points and 57 rebounds on the month with three double-doubles, highlighted by standout performances of 33 points vs. Fort Hays State, 23 vs. Nebraska Kearney, a dominant 22-point, 16-rebound effort against South Dakota Mines, and 24 points in a win over Southwest Minnesota State. Her two-way impact extends beyond scoring and rebounding, adding 1.5 steals and 0.8 blocks per game as she continues to rank among the conference’s most complete players.
