Villanova University sophomore forward
Maddy Siegrist (Poughkeepsie, N.Y.) has been named the Philadelphia Big 5 Player of the Week, in addition to earning a spot on the BIG EAST Weekly Honor Roll for her efforts in wins over La Salle and Drexel.
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In the two games, Siegrist averaged 21.0 points per game and 11.0 rebounds per contest, while shooting .484 from the field.
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Her best effort of the week came in the 78-52 win over La Salle when she had 31 points to go with 13 rebounds, a career-high five assists, two steals and a block. In Sunday's victory over Drexel, Siegrist registered 11 points and nine rebounds.
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After six games, Siegrist is averaging 22.8 points per game and 11.5 rebounds per contest and she is shooting .539 from the field (55-of-102).
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Siegrist and the 6-0 Wildcats return to action on Wednesday, Dec. 16, with a road game at Providence.
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