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Ashlinn Barber was named the Liberty League Women’s Basketball Co-Forward of the Week by the conference office today. It’s the second week in a row and the fifth time this season she has earned the award.
Barber averaged 13.0 points, 13.0 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 1.5 blocks in a 1-1 week for the Herons. William Smith erased a 12-point second half deficit to beat Union 60-53 with Barber scoring 10 of her 12 points in the second half. She also added nine rebounds, three assists, and two blocked shots against the Dutchwomen. The next day in a loss to Skidmore, she produced game-highs of 14 points and 17 rebounds. The latter is also a career-high.
Barber, who has six double-doubles this season and eight in her career, leads the conference in rebounding (9.4 rpg) and ranks in the top 10 in scoring (12.3 ppg, 8th) and field goal percentage (.441, 9th).
The Herons (6-13, 2-7) will continue their five-game homestand on Feb. 9 when Hamilton (12-7, 5-4) visits Bristol Gym. Tipoff is scheduled for 6 p.m.
WHWS-FM (105.7) will broadcast the game live. Fans can also follow the action online with
streaming video and
Live Stats.