Alana Davis Named AAC Rookie of the Week

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – University of Memphis women's basketball freshman Alana Davis has been named the American Athletic Conference Rookie of the Week after arguably the best week of her freshman campaign. Davis helped lead Memphis to a 2-1 week with wins over Tulsa and Temple. This is the first time in her career Davis had been recognized by the league for her efforts.

Against Temple, Davis played a career-high 42 minutes and posted a 23-point, 12-rebound double-double to lead the Tigers. It was the first time she had ever scored over 20 points in a college game and the 12 rebounds matched her career-high.

In the win over Tulsa on Memphis' Senior Day, Davis posted a 12-point, 12-rebound double-double. She now has four double-doubles leading into the conference tournament.

Davis finished the week averaging 14.7 points, 9.7 rebounds, and led the Tigers with a pair of blocks. She shot 50.0 percent from the free throw line and averaged 32.7 minutes per game with two starts.

With the strong regular season finish for the Tigers, Memphis earned the No. 8 seed in the American Athletic Conference Tournament. The Tigers will take on No. 9-seeded Tulane in the opening round game on Saturday, March 3 at 5 p.m. CT. For more information on the Memphis women's basketball team, follow the Tigers on Twitter at @MemphisWBB or go online to www.gotigersgo.com.

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