PROVIDENCE, R. I. – University of Memphis freshman forward was named to the American Athletic Conference Honor Roll Monday for his performances in games against SMU and Tulane last week.
For the two games, Achiuwa averaged 19.5 points and 14.5 rebounds and shot 65 percent from the field.
In Saturday's 74-67 overtime win at Tulane, Achiuwa posted his 16th double-double of the season in spectacular fashion. He scored 22 points and set a season-high with 22 rebounds and tied a season-high with five blocks.
In Tuesday's 58-53 loss at SMU, Achiuwa led the team with 17 points and seven rebounds, despite being limited to 19 minutes because of foul trouble.