Chrislyn Carr: a legend rising for the Lady Raiders

On a day highlighted by the match up between Texas Tech and Duke it’s easy to miss news on other programs. However our very own Chrislyn Carr was named to the U.S. Basketball Writers Association National Freshman of the Week (USBWA) shortly after receiving her first Big 12 Freshman of the Week award. This marks the first time that a Lady Raider has received the USBWA and the sixth time anyone in the Big 12 has won it.

This decision comes off of a phenomenal performance against the Nevada Wolf Pack. In their 86-67 victory, Carr posted a career high 35 points in which 27 came from beyond the arch. The USBWA winner also broke a 24-year old school record for most 3-point attempts in a game with…