Muhammad named NSAA Player of the Week
Freshman Zakiyyah Muhammad (Omaha, Neb.) has been named the North Star Athletic Association Women's Basketball Player of the Week for her performances in the Bruins' non-conference road split last week.
BISMARCK, N.D. -- Freshman Zakiyyah Muhammad (Omaha, Neb.) has been named the North Star Athletic Association Women's Basketball Player of the Week for her performances in the Bruins' non-conference road split last week, where BU defeated College of St. Mary, 92-69, and fell at No. 8 Briar Cliff, 88-68.
Muhammad averaged 15 points and nine rebounds over the two games. She notched her second double-double of the season at Briar Cliff, scoring 11 points and grabbing ten rebounds, including a season-high seven offensive boards.
Muhammad shot 75 percent from the floor and the free throw line and was very active defensively with a pair of steals and a block, while her presence created additional disruption throughout the two contests.
In just 20 minutes of action, Muhammad scored 19 points against CSM, going 7-of-9 from the field while grabbing eight rebounds and collecting a steal.
The Bruins return home on Friday-Saturday, Dec. 29-30, when they host the Fairfield Inn Bruin Classic. Bellevue welcomes College of the Ozarks for a 5 p.m. tip on the 29th before entertaining Haskell Indian Nations University on the 30th at 5 p.m.