MEMPHIS, Tenn. – University of Memphis women's basketball freshman Alana Davis has been named the American Athletic Conference Rookie of the Week after arguably the best week of her freshman campaign. Davis helped lead Memphis to a 2-1 week with wins over Tulsa and Temple. This is the first time in her career Davis had been recognized by the league for her efforts.
Against Temple, Davis played a career-high 42 minutes and posted a 23-point, 12-rebound double-double to lead the Tigers. It was the first time she had ever scored over 20 points in a college game and the 12 rebounds matched her career-high.