Texas Tech University Athletics
Leashja Grant Named Big 12 Player Of The Week
November 16, 2015 | Women's Basketball
Nov. 16, 2015
IRVING, Texas -- Texas Tech junior transfer Leashja Grant has been named the Big 12 Women's Basketball Player of the Week, as voted on by a media panel that covers the conference. This is Grant's first Big 12 weekly honor.In her first game as a Lady Raider, Grant recorded a double-double, finishing with 26 points and 15 rebounds to go along with three blocks in Tech's 79-45 win over Niagara. Through the opening weekend of games, Grant leads the Big 12 in points and rebounds per game.
Grant went an eye-popping 11-for-12 from the floor, which translates to a .917 field goal percentage, ranking her second in the Big 12 in that category.
This is Texas Tech's first Big 12 weekly award since Feb. 2, 2015, when Amber Battle was named Big 12 Player of the Week as well. This is Tech's second such award since 2012.
Grant and the Lady Raiders return to action on Saturday, Nov. 21, against Southeastern Louisiana. Tipoff is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at the United Supermarkets Arena, and the game will be televised on FOX Sports Southwest Plus.
Visit www.TexasTech.com for the latest news and information on the women's basketball program. Fans also can follow the program on its social media outlets at www.Facebook.com/LadyRaiderWBB and @LadyRaiderWBB on Twitter.
#Big12WBB: @LadyRaiderWBB Leashja Grant earns Player of the Week after a 26-pt, 15 reb. performance vs. Niagara. pic.twitter.com/GeglN97bbw
-- Big 12 Conference (@Big12Conference) November 16, 2015
