NASHVILLE – Erica Haynes-Overton was named the Ohio Valley Conference Newcomer of The Week on Tuesday morning after her two-game performance last week against Southern Illinois and Stetson.
The grad transfer averaged 17.0 points per game, 4.0 rebounds per game, and 2.5 steals per game in the two contests. The Nashville native shot 59.1 percent from the floor. She finished with 12 points and four rebounds against SIU, while she recorded her third 20+ point game against Stetson with 22 points, six rebounds, and five steals. Haynes-Overton finished 3-of-4 from behind the arc against the Hatters.
The Kansas transfer is averaging 14.4 points per game, 3.2 rebounds, and 2.4 steals per outing.
TSU and Haynes-Overton will be back in action on Thursday morning as they will travel to Texas to take on Baylor. Tip-off is set for 11:00 a.m.
