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Kirkwood Tabbed as OVC's Freshman of the Week

MSU Athletics

After recording her second double-double of the 2019-20 season, Morehead State Women's Basketball's Ariel Kirkwood has been tabbed as the Ohio Valley Conference Freshman of the Week.

Kirkwood, a six-foot guard from Milwaukee, scored 12 points and grabbed a career-best tying 13 rebounds for the Eagles against Dayton on Dec. 5. The freshman also blocked four shots and assisted on two baskets in the game.

"Ariel continues to grow as a player," said MSU head coach Greg Todd. "She is one of the top rebounders in our league and our best overall defender. Our staff is looking forward to seeing her continued growth."

For the season, Kirkwood currently leads the Eagles in scoring (10.4ppg), rebounding (9.6rpg), assists (2.0apg), and blocks (2.1bpg). The freshman's 9.6 rebounds per game currently rank second in OVC.

Kirkwood and the Eagles next hit the road for a two-game road swing, taking on Michigan State on Sunday and Valparaiso on Dec. 17.

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