After leading the LSU women’s basketball team to victory in the Barclays Center Women’s Classic last week, freshman guard Raigyne Moncrief was named Southeastern Conference Freshman of the Week on Monday.
In their victories against Rutgers and Michigan, Moncrief led the Lady Tigers in points, assists and steals. The performance helped earn Moncrief the tournament’s most outstanding player award.
In Friday’s victory against Rutgers, The Lady Tigers played without Danielle Ballard and DaShawn Harden, who were suspended for their roles in an on-court altercation against Louisiana Tech on Nov. 23. Moncrief picked up the slack, scoring 27 points and helping LSU escape with a four point victory.
“[Moncrief’s performance] shows that the game does not show your age,” said LSU coach Nikki Caldwell. “She is not playing like a freshman. She’s carrying herself like a veteran. She’s doing what she needs to do to put her team in a position to win.”
Moncrief’s game Friday included a 15-of-20 performance from the free throw line. It was the most free throws made by an LSU player in a game since Pokey Chatman made 18 against Georgia in 1991.
Moncrief was a highly sought-after recruit in high school and was named a WBCA Honorable Mention All-America selection. Moncrief has shined since joining the team, which included leading the team in scoring during the Lady Tigers’ trip to Spain in August.
Moncrief will be back in action today when the Lady Tigers take on Indiana State at 11:30 a.m. in the PMAC.