SAINT LOUIS – For the second time in three weeks, redshirt sophomore forward Ashley Taia has been named the Missouri Valley Conference Newcomer of the Week, announced on Monday.
The Brisbane, Australia native lit up from the floor as she posted a new career-high 25 points and grabbed six rebounds to help Indiana State to a 70-63 overtime win over Butler in the final non-conference game of the season.
She went 9-for-14 from the field and 5-for-7 from 3-point range to improve her impressive clip from the field this season. She added six rebounds and tied a team-high three steals in the win.