MIAMI Fla. – FIU's Sifa Joyeuse has been named as the Conference USA Women's Basketball Freshman of the Week, for the period ending Dec. 4, conference officials announced on Monday.
FIU went a perfect 2-0 last week after earning victories over Florida National University and Kennesaw State University. The Panthers have pushed their overall record over the .500 mark at 4-3.
Joyeuse recorded her first career double-double with 18 points and 11 rebounds in a dominating win over FNU, 96-38. She also notched three steals vs. the Conquistadors.
After this week's performance, Joyeuse is fourth in C-USA in scoring (16.