University of Illinois Springfield Athletics

Courtney Knuckles averaged 16 points and 5.6 rebounds while shooting 53 percent (18-34) from the field in the month of the December, helping the Prairie Stars go 2-1 in the month and 4-4 in non-conference play. She set career marks in December with 24 points against Robert Morris Peoria on December 10 and with nine rebounds against Lincoln on December 13. The senior guard also converted 54 percent of her three-point shots (7-13) and dished out eight assists.