BRIDGEWATER, N.J. – FDU women's basketball freshman Ally Kaminski was named the NEC Rookie of the Week, while sophomore Reese Downey earned Influxer/NEC Prime Performer honors on Monday afternoon. The recognition marks Kaminski's first NEC weekly award of her collegiate career, while Downey earns her first Prime Performer honor of the season.
The freshman earns the recognition following an impressive start to her collegiate career, making an immediate impact for the Knights during their season-opening road trip against Baylor and No. 6 Texas. Kaminski averaged 8.5 points per game across the two contests while shooting an impressive 66.7 percent from the field and 83.3 percent from beyond the arc.
Kaminski made her collegiate debut against Baylor on November 2, delivering a standout performance off the bench. The Wappingers Falls, N.Y. native finished with 11 points in just 14 minutes of action, shooting a perfect 4-for-4 from the field and 3-for-3 from three-point range. Her three triples tied for the team lead as she helped provide an offensive spark against the Bears.
The freshman continued to contribute against No. 6 Texas on November 4, finishing with six points and two assists while knocking down a pair of three-pointers. Kaminski helped the Knights finish the contest shooting 50 percent from beyond the arc, connecting on 10 three-pointers as a team.
Joining Kaminski in earning weekly recognition was sophomore Reese Downey, who was named an Influxer/NEC Prime Performer. Downey averaged 14.0 points per game across the Knights' two contests, including a career-high 17-point performance against Texas. The Galloway, N.J. native knocked down five three-pointers against the Longhorns, finishing 6-for-15 from the field and adding two rebounds and a block.
The Knights make their home debut tonight, Monday, November 9, welcoming East Stroudsburg to the Bogota Savings Bank Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m., and coverage will be available on NEC Front Row.
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