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Friday, September 12, 2025

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Friday, September 12, 2025

Allen Native Named LSC Women’s Basketball Player of the Week at Angelo State University

De’Anira Moore of Allen, on the Angelo State University Belles basketball team, has been named Lone Star Conference Offensive Player of the Week. (Courtesy photo)

SAN ANGELO — De’Anira Moore of Allen, a senior forward on the Angelo State University Belles basketball team, has been named Lone Star Conference Offensive Player of the Week for her performances during the week ending Dec. 8.

The Belles went 2-0 last week with wins over Tarleton State University and Texas Woman’s University. Moore scored 16 points against TSU and added 19 points against TWU. She shot 53 percent from the field and 79 percent from the free-throw line while also notching 15 total rebounds, two blocks, two steals and one assist in the two victories.

A graduate of Allen High School, Moore transferred to ASU from Utah State University. She is majoring in health science professions.

Angelo State University, founded in 1928, is a thriving four-year public school in Texas. Our Ram Family environment helps students feel at home, a place where they know faculty and staff care deeply about their success.