Temple University Athletics
Tanaya Atkinson Named Player of the Week
11.20.17 | Women's Basketball
PHILADELPHIA -- Temple women's basketball player Tanaya Atkinson was named the American Athletic Conference Player of the Week on Monday. The senior played in three games, recording three double-doubles.
TANAYA "DOUBLE-DOUBLE" ATKINSON
> Atkinson averaged 24.0 points and 11.7 rebounds per game in a 2-1 week for the Owls.
> Against Rutgers, she tied a career high with 30 points, also pulling down 13 rebounds with three assists and two steals.
> In a win over Wagner, Atkinson scored 24 points, pulled down 10 rebounds, and recorded a career high five steals.
> Closing the week on the road at Iona, she scored 18 points with 12 rebounds, while also pulling down a game-clinching defensive board.
> Atkinson shot 58% (29-50) from the field.
UP NEXT
> Temple continues its "road" stretch on Wednesday at La Salle.
> The Owls and the Explorers tip off at 1:00 p.m.
TANAYA "DOUBLE-DOUBLE" ATKINSON
> Atkinson averaged 24.0 points and 11.7 rebounds per game in a 2-1 week for the Owls.
> Against Rutgers, she tied a career high with 30 points, also pulling down 13 rebounds with three assists and two steals.
> In a win over Wagner, Atkinson scored 24 points, pulled down 10 rebounds, and recorded a career high five steals.
> Closing the week on the road at Iona, she scored 18 points with 12 rebounds, while also pulling down a game-clinching defensive board.
> Atkinson shot 58% (29-50) from the field.
UP NEXT
> Temple continues its "road" stretch on Wednesday at La Salle.
> The Owls and the Explorers tip off at 1:00 p.m.
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