Courtesy of LA Tech Athletic Communications
Louisiana Tech’s forward Isla Airey was named Conference USA Freshman of the Week for her performances against Mississippi Valley and Southeastern, the league announced on Monday.
Airey has made a significant impact for the Lady Techsters this season, coming off the bench.
Against Mississippi Valley, the Australian recorded her second double-double of the season with 12 points and 11 rebounds, adding five blocks and three steals. She followed that up with six points, eight boards, two blocks, and two assists against Southeastern.
For the season, Airey ranks first in CUSA and 20th in the country with 14 total blocks. She also ranks third in the league and 33rd nationally with 2.33 blocks per game. Her 46 rebounds are fourth in the conference, and her 7.7 boards a game ranks fifth.
She is fourth on the team with 7.8 points per game and second with 7.7 boards a contest.