University of Illinois Springfield Athletics

Syerra Cunningham (Beach Park, Ill.) is the January Star of the Month after averaging 7.5 points and 8.1 rebounds over 11 games. She scored in double-figures five times including a career-high 16 points against Maryville on January 4.

Cunningham leads the team six double-doubles, four of which came in the month of January. She also shot 56 percent (33-59) from the floor.