Jersey Huerta Named NAIA Offensive Player of Week
Corban's redshirt junior guard was honored after a record-tying scoring performance during the team's season-opening trip to Arizona.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Basketball
Jersey Huerta, a redshirt junior guard at Corban (Ore.), was named PrestoSports NAIA Women's Basketball Offensive Player of the Week. Huerta scored 40 points in an 89-74 victory over Embry-Riddle (Ariz.), becoming the third player in program history to reach 40 points in a single game.
Why it matters
The honor recognizes a standout start for Corban, which opened its season with a 2-0 record. Huerta's week, which included 68 total points, 10 rebounds, six assists, six steals, and two blocks, marks a notable early-season performance in the NAIA.
Huerta averaged 34.0 points per game on 51.2 percent shooting from the field, 40 percent from three-point range, and 81.8 percent from the free-throw line during the opening trip. Her 40-point, 89-74 win over Embry-Riddle came on 14-of-24 field goal shooting and 10-of-11 free throws.
The players
Jersey Huerta
Huerta is a redshirt junior guard at Corban (Ore.) who is from Kent, Washington, and has built a reputation for high-volume scoring.
Corban University
Corban is a private Christian university in Salem, Oregon, that competes in the NAIA.
The details
During Corban's season-opening trip to Arizona, Huerta scored 28 points against Benedictine Mesa (Ariz.) before recording 40 points against Embry-Riddle (Ariz.). The performance made her the third player in program history to score 40 points in one game.
Timeline
Early November 2026: Corban opens its 2026-27 season with a trip to Arizona.
November 3, 2026: The NAIA announces Huerta as Offensive Player of the Week.
Season Trajectory
Huerta's performance places her among the rare players in Corban's program history to score 40 points in a game, signaling an early-season statement for the team. A 2-0 start with a dominant individual week gives Corban an early foothold in the NAIA race.
Huerta's 68-point week gives Corban's offense an early identity built around one primary scorer, which matters for opponents planning defensive schemes. Fantasy and bracket watchers tracking NAIA women's scoring leaders should note her 34.0 points per game average through two games.
The takeaway
Huerta's start shows how a single player can set the tone for a team's season opener, and early performances like hers often shape how opponents prepare. Watch whether she sustains this scoring output against conference competition.
Further reading
For more on the state's college hoops scene, see Basketball coverage across Oregon programs.
Source note: This article includes information reported by NAIA.
