ST. LOUIS – Redshirt sophomore forward Ashley Taia was named the Missouri Valley Conference Newcomer of the Week, announced by the league on Monday.
Taia dropped a new career-high 21 points as Indiana State dropped a three point decision (53-50) to Big Ten Indiana on Tuesday. The Brisbane, Australia, native went 7-for-13 from the floor on the night including a 5-for-9 effort from three-point range.
She also chipped in six rebounds and added an assist and a block in 29 minutes of action on Tuesday. Taia also made her sixth consecutive start against the Hoosiers and is now averaging 10.