JACKSON, MS- Millsaps Majors junior point guard, Samantha Perez has been named to the D3Hoops.com Team of the Week for her efforts against Rhodes and Hendrix. 

Perez's accomplishment marks the first time a Major has been named to the D3hoops Women's Basketball Team of the Week since Shante Morton did it in week five of the 2011-12 season. 

Already named the Southern Athletic Association's Player of the Week in women's basketball, Perez set a pair of career highs on Friday, February 7 and Sunday, February 9. On Friday, Perez bested her then career-high of 24 with 25 points at Rhodes to go along with five rebounds. Her career high did not last long as she dropped 27 points against Hendrix. Perez also added five assists, two rebounds and two steals. 

The Miami, Florida native was extremely efficient from the field, shooting a combine 22 for 33 (67 percent) from the field over the two games. Showcasing just how strong of a week Perez had, she won the SAA Player of the Week title over Rhodes' formidable guard Lauren Avant, who was also named to the Team of the Week. 

Perez and the Majors kick off a four-game homestand to end the regular season. First up is a Valentine's Day date with the Sewanee Tigers, tip is set for 6 p.m.