Providence’s Sarah Beal is first Friar since 2013 to claim top weekly honors.
BIG EAST Player of the Week
Sarah Beal, Providence, Sr., G
In a 1-1 week for the Friars, Beal averaged 20.0 points, 7.5 rebounds and 4.0 assists, highlighted by an impressive showing in Friday’s upset over RV/RV Marquette. The senior guard scored 25 points against the Golden Eagles, knocking down 11-of-18 attempts from the field for a .611 clip, while adding six boards and five dimes. Eight of her 25 points came in the fourth quarter as the Friars erased a double-digit, second-half deficit to score the 66-64 win.