EDISON, N.J. – Niagara women's basketball freshman guard Adia Brisker has earned the first MAAC Rookie of the Week award of the season, announced by the conference on Monday.

Brisker had a strong debut with the Purple Eagles against St. Bonaventure on Thursday, Nov. 7. Brisker led NU with nine rebounds and also added seven points.

Against Big 4 rival Buffalo on Saturday, Nov. 9, Brisker scored a career-high 12 points and led the team with six assists, which was also a career-high. She also had five rebounds and one steal.

On the week, Brisker averaged 9.5 points per game, 7.0 rebounds per game and 3.5 assists per game.

The Purple Eagles are back in action on Wednesday, Nov. 13 at Rutgers.

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