Bowling Green State University Athletics
Fleming Named to Preseason Watch List for 2022 Becky Hammon Mid-Major P-O-Y Award
October 20, 2021 | Women's Basketball
HOPEWELL, N.J. — Bowling Green State University women's basketball standout Lexi Fleming has been named to the preseason watch list for the 2022 Becky Hammon Mid-Major Player of the Year Award presented by Her Hoop Stats. The 25-member watch list was unveiled on Wednesday morning (Oct. 20).
Fleming, a native of Cincinnati, Ohio (Mercy McAuley), was named the Mid-American Conference Freshman of the Year last season, and also was named to the All-MAC Second Team. Fleming is no stranger to Becky Hammon watch lists, as she was one of 15 players, but the only freshman, to be named to the Becky Hammon Mid-Major Player of the Year Midseason Watch List in January of 2021.
"I am thrilled that Lexi has been named to the Becky Hammon Watch List," said BGSU head coach Robyn Fralick. "Lexi is an absolute gym rat and a fierce competitor. She raises the level of everyone around her every day."
Fleming played in 27 of BGSU's 29 games in 2020-21, starting all 27, and led the team in scoring with 15.9 points per game. She also paced the Falcons in minutes played (33.1 mpg), free throws made (89) and attempted (111), FT percentage (.802), steals (67) and steals per game (2.48) in her initial season in Northwest Ohio.
She made 57 three-point field goals to rank second on the Falcons, and also was fourth on the Falcons in assists (2.52)
Her total of 67 steals was the highest by a freshman in BGSU history and ranked eighth on the overall school single-season list. Fleming also landed on the BGSU single-season lists for steals per game (seventh) and FT percentage (13th).
In just her second year at BGSU, she recently was named a 2021-22 captain by her teammates.
The Becky Hammon Award was first given out in 2020, with South Dakota's Ciara Duffy being named the inaugural winner. FGCU's Kierstan Bell won the award in 2021. This year's preseason watch list includes representatives from 22 schools and 13 conferences.
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AWARD ELIGIBILITY & SCHEDULE
To be eligible for this award, players must compete in one of the 26 conferences deemed to be "mid-major." The following conferences are considered high-major for the purposes of this award, and thus ineligible: ACC, Big 12, Big East, Big Ten, Pac-12, and SEC. In January, 15 players will be named to the midseason watch list. The 10 semifinalists will be announced in February, with five finalists being announced in early March. The winner will be announced in late March. The list is fluid and players may play their way on or off the list over the course of the season.
ABOUT THE FALCONS
The Falcons welcome back 10 letterwinners, including all five starters, from last season's team. The 2020-21 squad, picked to finish 11th in the 12-team MAC in the preseason coaches' poll, went 21-8 overall, and finished 14-4 in league play to win the conference regular-season title. BGSU advanced to national postseason play for the first time in seven years, participating in the WNIT.
The Falcons were tied for second in the nation on the NCAA's list of top Division-I turnarounds from 2019-20 to '20-21. BGSU posted a 12-game improvement, going 21-8 last season after finishing with a 10-21 record the previous winter. BG's turnaround trailed only Mercer (13 1/2-game improvement from '19-20 to '20-21), and the Falcons tied with Alabama State and Delaware with a 12-game upswing.
MOBILE/PRINT-AT-HOME TICKETS
The BGSU Athletics Ticket Office offers only mobile and print-at-home tickets for the 2021-22 season. This allows Falcon fans to benefit in a variety of ways. Fans have instant access to their tickets, whether at home, work, or the site of the game. There is no need to worry any longer about losing or misplacing tickets because they are as close as your phone or laptop.
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With this new system, delivery fees have been eliminated, saving up to $10. Fans can print their own tickets and bring them to the game or simply display the tickets on their phone when they arrive at the game. Fans will no longer need to wait for tickets in the mail or in line at will call.
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Can't make it to the game or have an extra ticket? Fans can exchange a ticket for a future game, or can sell their tickets through StubHub. Meeting a friend at the game? Falcon fans can easily transfer a ticket to their friend's phone.
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For more information on mobile/print-at-home tickets, please CLICK HERE.
TICKET EXCHANGE PROGRAM
Season ticket holders are able to exchange tickets for future games ONLY. Exchanges and transfers can be managed online. Fans can also sell their verified tickets on StubHub through their online ticketing account.
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FALCON FOUR PACK
Back for the 2021-22 season is the Falcon Four Pack! For as low as $200, fans can take advantage of the best deal in the Mid-American Conference. The Falcon Four Pack includes four season tickets (general admission) and complimentary season parking.
ABOUT BECKY HAMMON
Becky Hammon was a three-time All-American during her career at Colorado State and led the Rams to the Sweet 16 in 1999, the program's only appearance to date. She was signed by the New York Liberty in 1999 and traded to the San Antonio Stars in 2007, where she played the rest of her career.
Hammon retired in 2014 as a six-time All-Star and a two-time All-WNBA First Team honoree. In 2016 she was named one of the top 20 players in WNBA history and was recently named to the W25. Hammon became the second female coach in NBA history when she began coaching for the San Antonio Spurs in 2014. Additionally, Hammon is the only woman to be a head coach in the NBA Summer League as well as the only woman to be a member of an NBA All-Star coaching staff.
ABOUT HER HOOP STATS
Her Hoop Stats was founded in 2017 to unlock better insight about women's basketball at all levels. We began as a statistics site focused on providing consistent, reliable, and easy-to-access data about women's basketball for both mobile and desktop environments. Her Hoop Stats has expanded to become a leading independent voice in the women's game providing content through our newsletter, podcast, and social media accounts (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram).
FOLLOW THE FALCONS
For more information on all things BGSU women's basketball, follow the Falcons on Facebook (@BGWBB), Twitter (@BGAthletics and @BGSUwbb), Instagram (@bgsuwbasketball) and Snapchat (BGSU Falcons), as well as right here at BGSUFalcons.com.
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Fleming, a native of Cincinnati, Ohio (Mercy McAuley), was named the Mid-American Conference Freshman of the Year last season, and also was named to the All-MAC Second Team. Fleming is no stranger to Becky Hammon watch lists, as she was one of 15 players, but the only freshman, to be named to the Becky Hammon Mid-Major Player of the Year Midseason Watch List in January of 2021.
"I am thrilled that Lexi has been named to the Becky Hammon Watch List," said BGSU head coach Robyn Fralick. "Lexi is an absolute gym rat and a fierce competitor. She raises the level of everyone around her every day."
Fleming played in 27 of BGSU's 29 games in 2020-21, starting all 27, and led the team in scoring with 15.9 points per game. She also paced the Falcons in minutes played (33.1 mpg), free throws made (89) and attempted (111), FT percentage (.802), steals (67) and steals per game (2.48) in her initial season in Northwest Ohio.
She made 57 three-point field goals to rank second on the Falcons, and also was fourth on the Falcons in assists (2.52)
Her total of 67 steals was the highest by a freshman in BGSU history and ranked eighth on the overall school single-season list. Fleming also landed on the BGSU single-season lists for steals per game (seventh) and FT percentage (13th).
In just her second year at BGSU, she recently was named a 2021-22 captain by her teammates.
The Becky Hammon Award was first given out in 2020, with South Dakota's Ciara Duffy being named the inaugural winner. FGCU's Kierstan Bell won the award in 2021. This year's preseason watch list includes representatives from 22 schools and 13 conferences.
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To be eligible for this award, players must compete in one of the 26 conferences deemed to be "mid-major." The following conferences are considered high-major for the purposes of this award, and thus ineligible: ACC, Big 12, Big East, Big Ten, Pac-12, and SEC. In January, 15 players will be named to the midseason watch list. The 10 semifinalists will be announced in February, with five finalists being announced in early March. The winner will be announced in late March. The list is fluid and players may play their way on or off the list over the course of the season.
ABOUT THE FALCONS
The Falcons welcome back 10 letterwinners, including all five starters, from last season's team. The 2020-21 squad, picked to finish 11th in the 12-team MAC in the preseason coaches' poll, went 21-8 overall, and finished 14-4 in league play to win the conference regular-season title. BGSU advanced to national postseason play for the first time in seven years, participating in the WNIT.
The Falcons were tied for second in the nation on the NCAA's list of top Division-I turnarounds from 2019-20 to '20-21. BGSU posted a 12-game improvement, going 21-8 last season after finishing with a 10-21 record the previous winter. BG's turnaround trailed only Mercer (13 1/2-game improvement from '19-20 to '20-21), and the Falcons tied with Alabama State and Delaware with a 12-game upswing.
MOBILE/PRINT-AT-HOME TICKETS
The BGSU Athletics Ticket Office offers only mobile and print-at-home tickets for the 2021-22 season. This allows Falcon fans to benefit in a variety of ways. Fans have instant access to their tickets, whether at home, work, or the site of the game. There is no need to worry any longer about losing or misplacing tickets because they are as close as your phone or laptop.
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With this new system, delivery fees have been eliminated, saving up to $10. Fans can print their own tickets and bring them to the game or simply display the tickets on their phone when they arrive at the game. Fans will no longer need to wait for tickets in the mail or in line at will call.
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Can't make it to the game or have an extra ticket? Fans can exchange a ticket for a future game, or can sell their tickets through StubHub. Meeting a friend at the game? Falcon fans can easily transfer a ticket to their friend's phone.
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For more information on mobile/print-at-home tickets, please CLICK HERE.
TICKET EXCHANGE PROGRAM
Season ticket holders are able to exchange tickets for future games ONLY. Exchanges and transfers can be managed online. Fans can also sell their verified tickets on StubHub through their online ticketing account.
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FALCON FOUR PACK
Back for the 2021-22 season is the Falcon Four Pack! For as low as $200, fans can take advantage of the best deal in the Mid-American Conference. The Falcon Four Pack includes four season tickets (general admission) and complimentary season parking.
ABOUT BECKY HAMMON
Becky Hammon was a three-time All-American during her career at Colorado State and led the Rams to the Sweet 16 in 1999, the program's only appearance to date. She was signed by the New York Liberty in 1999 and traded to the San Antonio Stars in 2007, where she played the rest of her career.
Hammon retired in 2014 as a six-time All-Star and a two-time All-WNBA First Team honoree. In 2016 she was named one of the top 20 players in WNBA history and was recently named to the W25. Hammon became the second female coach in NBA history when she began coaching for the San Antonio Spurs in 2014. Additionally, Hammon is the only woman to be a head coach in the NBA Summer League as well as the only woman to be a member of an NBA All-Star coaching staff.
ABOUT HER HOOP STATS
Her Hoop Stats was founded in 2017 to unlock better insight about women's basketball at all levels. We began as a statistics site focused on providing consistent, reliable, and easy-to-access data about women's basketball for both mobile and desktop environments. Her Hoop Stats has expanded to become a leading independent voice in the women's game providing content through our newsletter, podcast, and social media accounts (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram).
FOLLOW THE FALCONS
For more information on all things BGSU women's basketball, follow the Falcons on Facebook (@BGWBB), Twitter (@BGAthletics and @BGSUwbb), Instagram (@bgsuwbasketball) and Snapchat (BGSU Falcons), as well as right here at BGSUFalcons.com.
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