Kristen McCarthy Named Big 5 Women's Basketball Player of the Week

Kristen McCarthy was named Big 5 Player of the Week for the third time this season

Kristen McCarthy Named Big 5 Women's Basketball Player of the Week

2.14.11 | Women's Basketball

Junior guard averaged 17 ppg and 6.5 rpg in another undefeated week for the Owls

PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Big 5 honored Kristen McCarthy of Temple as the Big 5 Women's Player of the Week. McCarthy averaged 17 points per game in a week that saw Temple win its 11th and 12th straight games.

In a 54-38 win at St. Bonaventure, McCarthy scored all 12 of her points in the second half and tied for team-high honors with six rebounds, while also blocking a career-high three shots.

McCarthy led Temple with 22 points including 7-of-7 at the free throw line in a 72-63 win vs. La Salle in Big 5 action. She grabbed seven boards, dished three assists and tied her career high with six steals.