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Achiuwa is AAC Freshman of the Week

PROVIDENCE, R. I. – University of Memphis freshman forward was named the American Athletic Conference Freshman of the Week Monday for his performances in games against Wichita State Thursday and Houston Sunday.

For the two games, Achiuwa averaged 19.5 points and 15.5 rebounds.

Achiuwa was honored by the league for the 11 time this season. He earned Player of the Week Nov. 25 and is a six-time winner of Freshman of the Week and a four-time recipient of the weekly Honor Roll.

In Sunday's 64-57 loss at Houston, Achiuwa matched his season-high with 25 points.