Conner grad and Northern Kentucky University freshman Anna Hamilton was named the Horizon League’s Freshman of the Week on Monday.
Hamilton tied a career-high with 11 points in the win over IU Indy on Saturday in a Norse 82-79 victory. She hit 2-of-3 shots from the field, knocked down her lone 3-point attempt and drained 6-of-7 free throw attempts.
In the pivotal fourth in which the Norse rallied from a six-point deficit, Hamilton scored seven of her 11 points in the frame.
·In her freshman campaign, Hamilton is averaging 3.8 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game.
NKU’s women’s team is currently 9-16 with a 6-8 record in conference play in a tie for fourth. They return to action on Wednesday at home at 6 p.m. against Cleveland State.
Hamilton joins Kamora Morgan to earn Freshman of the Week honors. Morgan earned the distinction twice on Nov. 25 and Dec. 2.
