Ziegler Secures Consecutive Atlantic 10 Rookie of the Week Honors

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. Laura Ziegler has been named Atlantic 10 Rookie of the Week in consecutive weeks, the conference office announced on Monday afternoon.

The freshman continued her strong start to the season, averaging 12.5 points and 8.5 rebounds per game in the 2-0 week for the Hawks, who make their first 4-0 start to the season since the 2017-18 season, only the third time achieving that mark in the Cindy Griffin era and eighth in program history.

The Danish forward started the week with her first Big 5 Matchup against Penn, tallying 11 points and a team-best eight rebounds in more than 33 minutes of action. Ziegler knocked down an early career-best three triples in the win, shooting over 40% from behind the arc.

In the first road game of the season for the Hawks, Ziegler went to SEC territory and nearly secured her first career double-double. Ziegler finished with 14 points and nine rebounds, adding two blocks, two assists and a steal in the win over Vanderbilt. The win proved the first time since 1989 defeating the Commodores, while Saint Joseph’s tallied its first win over an SEC foe and a Power 5 team since defeating Georgia in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on March 23, 2014.

Ziegler is averaging 11.0 points and 8.0 rebounds on the season, scoring in double figures in three of the first four games while leading the Hawks in rebounding in all four contests. The Rookie makes it two Rookie of the Week Awards in two attempts, taking last week’s opening season accolades.

The Hawks return to Hagan Arena on Wednesday, November 23 to take on Big 5 foe Temple. The game is set for action with a 5 pm tip, and can be watched on ESPN+.