Ryan Franklin, Alanis Diaz Lead Tampa to Sweep of SSC Awards

TAMPA, Fla. - The University of Tampa women's basketball team received a pair of weekly honors as Ryan Franklin was named the Sunshine State Conference Player of the Week. Teammate Alanis Diaz was named the SSC Defensive Player of the Week. The weekly award is sponsored by Pollo Campero.

Franklin was Tampa's top performer at the 2025 Texas Woman's Tip-Off Classic. The Edmond, Oklahoma product started the event with game-highs in points (18) and rebounds (9), along with a block, steal, and an assist during a 69-66 loss to No. 25 Harding. The junior center followed with 17 points, six rebounds, and an assist in a 63-62 loss to No. 18 Southwest Minnesota State. Franklin totaled 35 points last week by shooting 53% from the field (16-30) and 50% from the free-throw line (3-6). She averaged 17.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, 1.0 assists, and 0.5 steals while playing 33.5 minutes per game.

Diaz grabs Defensive Player of the Week for her play at the 2025 Texas Woman's Tip-Off Classic. The Grad student helped limit No. 25 Harding to sup-26% perimeter shooting and pulled in four defensive rebounds in a 69-66 loss. Against No. 18 Southwest Minnesota State, the New Yorker tallied team highs in defensive rebounds (6) and steals (2) in a 63-62 UTampa loss. Offensively, Diaz provided the Spartans with 17 points, two offensive rebounds, and an assist last week.

Sunshine State Conference Athletes of the Week are chosen from a pool of nominees for their regular season performances during the week of November 3 - 9, 2025. Athletic Communication Directors of member institutions nominate athletes.