This week’s women’s basketball Freshman Tracker is headlined by Mikayla Blakes’ historic performance against Florida. However, there are other first-year players who are emerging as reliable pieces for programs looking to make a postseason push. This includes one freshman who has been on fire since returning from injury.
Here’s a closer look at some of the sport’s top first-year players in the latest women’s college basketball Freshmen Tracker.
Mikayla Blakes, Vanderbilt
Mikayla Blakes’ freshman season went from great to historic in Vanderbilt’s 99-86 win over Florida last week. The New Jersey native exploded for 53 points against the Gators, setting the NCAA freshman single-game scoring record in the process.
The Florida outing was as efficient as it was productive for Blakes, as she converted 66% of her field goal attempts. She also added five made 3-pointers, two assists, three rebounds
Vanderbilt’s Mikayla Blakes sets SEC single-game scoring record with 53-point outburst in win over Florida
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