HARRISONBURG, Va. – Freshman
Peyton McDaniel of James Madison women's basketball has been named the Colonial Athletic Association Rookie of the Week as announced on Monday.
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McDaniel receives this award for the third time this season after posting stellar performances against Elon over the weekend. The freshman averaged the second most points per game (11.5) on 42 percent (8-of-19) shooting from the field and an efficient 41.7 percent clip (5-of-12) from long range. Additionally, the freshman led the team in rebounds per game with 6.5.
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Her better outing came in the 75-63 win on Saturday as she poured in 12 points, knocking down two treys to go along with seven rebounds, four of which coming on the offensive end.
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Dukes CAA Weekly Honors
Jamia Hazell – Rookie of the Week (Nov. 30)
Peyton McDaniel – Rookie of the Week (Dec. 14, Jan. 4, Jan. 18)
Kiki Jefferson – Player of the Week (Jan. 4)
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Up Next
JMU will return to the Atlantic Union Bank Center on Saturday and Sunday, when the Dukes welcome Northeastern. Tip for both games is set for 1 p.m. with the games broadcast live on FloSports.
