INDIANAPOLIS – Texas A&M women's basketball's Janiah Barker was named the Tamika Catchings National Freshman of the Week on Tuesday, the U.S. Basketball Writers Association announced.
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Barker also earned the SEC Freshman of the Week honor for her impactful return to the court on Sunday versus Georgia. The Marietta, Georgia, native poured in a career-high 24 points while going 10-of-11 from the field, which helped give A&M a 75-73 victory over the Lady Bulldogs.
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Barker also hauled in five rebounds with two blocks in just 20 minutes of action. Her presence helped boost A&M to its highest scoring output of the season. Barker became the first SEC freshman to win the national award this season.
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Tickets for the rest of the 2022-23 regular season can be purchased at 12thManFoundation.com.
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Texas A&M returns to play on Sunday as it travels to Nashville, Tennessee, to take on Vanderbilt at 12 p.m.
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Visit for more information on Texas A&M women's basketball. Fans can keep up to date with the A&M women's basketball team on Facebook, Instagram, and on Twitter by following @AggieWBB.
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Barker also earned the SEC Freshman of the Week honor for her impactful return to the court on Sunday versus Georgia. The Marietta, Georgia, native poured in a career-high 24 points while going 10-of-11 from the field, which helped give A&M a 75-73 victory over the Lady Bulldogs.
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Barker also hauled in five rebounds with two blocks in just 20 minutes of action. Her presence helped boost A&M to its highest scoring output of the season. Barker became the first SEC freshman to win the national award this season.
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Tickets
Tickets for the rest of the 2022-23 regular season can be purchased at 12thManFoundation.com.
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Up Next
Texas A&M returns to play on Sunday as it travels to Nashville, Tennessee, to take on Vanderbilt at 12 p.m.
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Follow the Aggies
Visit for more information on Texas A&M women's basketball. Fans can keep up to date with the A&M women's basketball team on Facebook, Instagram, and on Twitter by following @AggieWBB.