Atkinson Named to American Weekly Honor Roll

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Atkinson Named to American Weekly Honor Roll

1.15.18 | Women's Basketball

PHILADELPHIA -- For the seventh time this season, Temple senior Tanaya Atkinson appears on the American Athletic Conference Weekly Honor Roll list.

CAREER NUMBERS
> Atkinson was the bright spot for the Owls in a pair of losses, averaging 33.0 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 5.0 assists per game.
> Against #25 USF, the guard scored 27 points, pulled down six assists, while adding four assists.
> At Cincinnati, Atkinson had one of the best games in Temple women's basketball history, scoring 39 points, pulling down nine rebounds, and adding six assists — all game highs.
> She scored 23 of Temple's 31 second half points, while assisting on five others, making her directly responsible for all but three points of the Owls' offense in the final 20 minutes of a tight game.
> For the week, Atkinson shot 55.3% (26-47) from the field, including going 12-13 (92.3%) at the line.

UP NEXT
> Temple will host Houston on Tuesday at McGonigle Hall at 7:00 p.m. on ESPN3.