PHILADELPHIA - La Salle freshman guard Tiana Thompson has been named the Atlantic 10 Women's Basketball Rookie of the Week after starting both games in the Explorers' opening week and averaging 11.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 2.0 steals per game. She handed out five assists without committing a turnover.
Thompson made her collegiate debut at Rutgers on Wednesday, finishing with eight points and a team-high eight rebounds, including four on the offensive glass. The New York, N.Y., native added two steals and a block.
In Saturday's home opener, Thompson scored 15 points on 4-of-7 shooting and added five rebounds, four assists and two steals to help La Salle defeat Loyola Maryland, 69–61, for its first win of the season.
La Salle (1-1) returns to John E. Glaser Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 11, to host Temple in a Big 5 matchup. Tipoff is set for 6:30 p.m.
