December 13, 2016

Wilkinson claims adidas® Ohio Valley Conference Freshman of the Week accolades on Dec. 13

Following a phenomenal performance during Tech’s game versus East Tennessee State, Anacia Wilkinson has been named the adidas® Ohio Valley Conference Freshman of the Week on Dec. 13.

By Holly Weber, TTU Sports Information

COOKEVILLE, Tenn.—Following a phenomenal performance during Tech's game versus East Tennessee State, Anacia Wilkinson has been named the adidas® Ohio Valley Conference Freshman of the Week on Dec. 13.

The red shirt freshman from Humble, Texas, captured her first career double-double in Sunday's contest against the Buccaneers when she posted career-highs in points (16) and rebounds (13). Wilkinson also dished out a career-high two assists in the game, rounding out her solid showing with one block and one steal. She shot 70 percent from the field (7-for-10) and 40 percent from the free throw line (2-for-5).

adidas® OVC PLAYERS OF THE WEEK – Dec. 13

PLAYER

Alexus Cooper, G • R-Sr., 5-8 • Rocky Mount, N.C. • Eastern Kentucky

Cooper averaged 20.5 points while shooting 53.8 percent from the floor and 52.9 percent from beyond the arc. She had 19 points versus Akron and followed that up with a career-best 22 points against Ohio Valley. Against OVU, She was 4-for-6 from three-point range and 9-for-12 from the floor.

Others Nominated: Tearra Banks, Austin Peay; Sally McCabe, Belmont; Erica Brown, Eastern Illinois; Eriel McKee, Morehead State; Ke'Shunan James, Murray State; Bri Mitchell, Southeast Missouri; Lauren White, SIUE; I'mani Davis, Tennessee State; Treyvonna Brooks, Tennessee Tech

NEWCOMER

Olivia Jones, F • Sr., 5-10 • Murfreesboro, Tenn. •Tennessee State

Jones nearly recorded a double-double in her Tennessee State debut. She had 15 points and nine boards in the overtime victory at Lipscomb. She also recorded four steals, two assists and one block.

Others Nominated: Shavontae Naylor, Eastern Kentucky

FRESHMAN

Anacia Wilkinson, F • R-Fr., 6-2 • Humble, Texas • Tennessee Tech

Wilkinson recorded her first double-double of the season with 16 points and 13 rebounds against East Tennessee State. She shot 70 percent from the floor and went 2-for-5 from the line. She also had two assists and one steal.

Others Nominated: Jennifer Nehls, Eastern Illinois; Breuana Jackson, Morehead State

Photo by Jim Dillon