Edwards Named BIG EAST Freshman of the Week

Aaliyah Edwards shoots a jumper against St. John's on February 3, 2021.

Photo by: Stephen Slade

3/2/2021 10:02:00 AM | Women's Basketball

STORRS, Conn. – UConn women's basketball forward Aaliyah Edwards was tabbed the BIG EAST Freshman of the Week Monday.

In a 3-0 week for the top-ranked Huskies, Edwards averaged 16.3 points and 9.3 rebounds, shooting an impressive .833 from the field in victories over Creighton, Butler and Marquette. All three marks led UConn last week with the field goal percentage leading all BIG EAST players. The scoring and rebounding clips led all conference rookies.

Edwards finished the week with a pair of impactful performances, including 24 points and 14 boards at Butler on Saturday, and 16 points and eight boards in Monday's win over Marquette.

The Huskies are back in action in the BIG EAST Tournament semifinals Saturday. UConn will face either St. John's or Xavier at noon on FS1.