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Shutes Garners AAC Freshman of the Week Honors
Feb 04, 2019 | Women's Basketball
Freshman guard averaged 16.5 points and 4.5 rebounds per game last week
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – After a dominating performance in the 59-56 comeback victory over Tulsa Saturday, freshman guard Jamirah Shutes has been named the American Athletic Conference Freshman of the Week as announced by the league office Monday afternoon.
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Shutes scored a floor-high 24 points, shooting 9-for-14 from the floor and 4-for-4 from the free throw line in the victory.Â
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With Memphis trailing by as many as 11 in the second half, Shutes helped lead the Tigers comeback. With 3:06 remaining, Shutes drained a crucial left corner three-pointer to give the Tigers a two-point edge. At the end of the game, Shutes knocked down a pair of free throws to force Tulsa to put up a three to tie the game.
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In the overtime game against Tulane, Shutes matched her season-high with four assists. She averaged 16.5 points and 4.5 rebounds per game this week and finished with two blocks and three steals.
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Memphis returns to action Wednesday evening at the Elma Roane Fieldhouse with a 7 p.m. tip against Wichita State. For more information on the Memphis women's basketball team, follow the Tigers on social media at @MemphisWBB.
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Shutes scored a floor-high 24 points, shooting 9-for-14 from the floor and 4-for-4 from the free throw line in the victory.Â
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With Memphis trailing by as many as 11 in the second half, Shutes helped lead the Tigers comeback. With 3:06 remaining, Shutes drained a crucial left corner three-pointer to give the Tigers a two-point edge. At the end of the game, Shutes knocked down a pair of free throws to force Tulsa to put up a three to tie the game.
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In the overtime game against Tulane, Shutes matched her season-high with four assists. She averaged 16.5 points and 4.5 rebounds per game this week and finished with two blocks and three steals.
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Memphis returns to action Wednesday evening at the Elma Roane Fieldhouse with a 7 p.m. tip against Wichita State. For more information on the Memphis women's basketball team, follow the Tigers on social media at @MemphisWBB.
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