ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Camille Coleman enjoyed a career showing against Southern Illinois on Sunday as it took just 19 minutes for the freshman to establish a new career high, and on Monday, her efforts were rewarded as she was named Newcomer of the Week by the Missouri Valley Conference.
Coleman, who finished the day with 26 points on 10-of-17 shooting, racked up 20 in the game’s opening half. Her presence was felt most beyond the arc as she went 5-for-6 from distance in the narrow loss to the Salukis.
A native of South Bend, Ind., Coleman has started to catch fire in recent weeks, registering double-digit points in three consecutive contests. She’s averaging eight points for the season, and Sunday marked her best output since a 19-point outing at Bowling Green in December.
Coleman and the Aces will return to action this weekend at the Ford Center, taking on Wichita State on Friday and Missouri State on Sunday.
