Thomas Named Freshman Of The Week After Collegiate Debut
Nov 16 | Women's Basketball
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (SMU/The American) – Dai’ja Thomas was named American Athletic Conference Freshman of the Week after scoring 12 points in her collegiate debut. Thomas was one of four Mustangs to reach double figures in a 74-36 win against Northwestern State in Moody Coliseum to start the season.
Thomas, a Dallas native and Skyline High School graduate, went 4-for-6 from the field and 4-for-4 at the free throw line. The 6-2 forward also grabbed nine rebounds, tied for second among all players, and had two assists with a block and a steal.
SMU plays rival TCU Wednesday at 7 p.m. in Moody Coliseum, and then hosts No. 15 Arizona State Saturday at 1 p.m. The Mustangs play their first five games at home before playing five of the next six on the road.
