CINCINNATI --- Freshman forward Naji Marshall has been named BIG EAST Conference Freshman of the Week for the second straight week and the fourth time in the past seven weeks.
Marshall contributed a team-high and career-high 21 points on 8-of-10 shooting, including 2-of-3 3-pointers, to go with seven rebounds, four assists and three steals in the win at Georgetown on Feb. 21.
Marshall, who has averaged 14.2 ppg. and 6.4 rpg. over the last five games, also won the award on Feb. 19, Jan. 29 and Jan. 15.
Xavier, 25-4 overall and in first place in the BIG EAST Conference at 13-3, moved up to No.