University of Southern Mississippi Athletics
Davis Named Gillom Trophy Finalist
2/23/2023 4:52:00 PM | Women's Basketball
JACKSON, Miss. – Lady Eagle junior guard Domonique Davis receives Gillom Trophy Finalist laurels in the midst of the best season of her career.
The DeRidder, La. native is one of nine players from five different schools to receive a vote in the award. Davis is joined by Ole Miss' Angel Baker and Mississippi State's Jessika Carter as one of three finalists for the prestigious award.
Davis currently leads the Lady Eagles with 17.6 points per game and 475 points on the year, as well as assists with 93 and steals with 55. She has started in 27 of 28 contests so far for Southern Miss and is moving up the scoring history charts of the Lady Eagle program. Davis has notched 10 or more points in 24 contests and crossed the 20-point plateau 10 times.
The six finalists and their coaches will be recognized during a luncheon and program on March 6th at the Golden Moon Casino at Pearl River Resort. The luncheon is open to the public but tickets to the event must be purchased in advance online at www.msfame.com or by calling the Hall of Fame offices at 601-982-8264. Both trophy namesakes will be in attendance with Peggie Gillom Granderson and Rick Cleveland having a Q&A interview during the program.
All proceeds from the event benefit the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. If you are unable to attend a live stream of the luncheon will be available on the Hall of Fame website. The Howell and Gillom Trophies are a part of the Outstanding Player Awards Series which also recognizes the top college athlete in football with the C Spire Conerly Trophy and the top college baseball player with the Ferriss Trophy presented by MBCI and Pearl River Resort.
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