Tarleton State's freshman center Faith Acker received her third Western Athletic Conference (WAC) award of the season, being named Newcomer of the Week for her performance in games played from Feb. 26 through March 3. She contributed significantly to the team's 2-0 record, averaging 15.0 points, 8.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists, and 1.5 steals. Acker's exceptional performance also led to her achieving her second double-double of the year on Thursday and another strong game on Saturday, helping the team secure victories against Utah Tech and Southern Utah. This brings the Texans' total awards for the season to six, with Acker's three awards, Andjela Bigovic's award, and Jakoriah Long's dual recognition. Tarleton State now holds the seventh position in the standings, with the WAC Tournament approaching and eight teams set to qualify.

By the Numbers
  • Acker averaged 15.0 points on 15-of-26 (.577) shooting, 8.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.5 steals
  • The Texans secured victories against Utah Tech (76-60) and Southern Utah (69-63)
State of Play
  • Tarleton State holds the seventh position in the standings, with the WAC Tournament approaching and eight teams set to qualify
  • The team is a game up on three teams tied for eighth, and two games up on Utah Valley, who is 11th, with two games to go
Bottom Line

Faith Acker's outstanding performance has earned her the Newcomer of the Week award for the third time this season, contributing significantly to Tarleton State's victories and their current standing in the WAC rankings. As the season progresses, the team's position and performance will continue to be crucial as they aim for success in the upcoming WAC Tournament.