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“Around the NCAAW Weekly” highlights the notable events of the week. Check out the milestones, surprises, best games and outstanding performances for games played through Sunday, Jan. 31:
Milestones/accomplishments
No. 19 Arkansas Razorbacks
The Razorbacks upset the No. 3 UConn Huskies 90-87 on Thursday. With their win over the then-No. 4 Baylor Lady Bears on Dec. 6, the Razorbacks have now defeated two teams in the Top 5 in the same season for the first time ever.
Arkansas has struggled against ranked teams for the most part this season and was 2-5 in SEC play entering its game against the Huskies. While it was still in the Top 25, it had been a disappointing season overall to that point. But the Razorbacks showed all the heart in the world and needed it to upset UConn.
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Aisha Sheppard named ACC Player of the Week
News Highlights: Aisha Sheppard named ACC Player of the Week
GREENSBORO, NC (theACC.com) – Virginia Tech senior guard Aisha Sheppard has been named the Atlantic Coast Conference Women’s Basketball Player of the Week, and Syracuse city center Kamilla Cardoso is ACC Freshman of the Week for the second consecutive week.
Weekly awards for women’s ACC basketball are voted by the league’s Blue Ribbon Panel.
Sheppard averaged 22.0 points per game to eliminate Virginia Tech to a few victories last week, including his best win in program history last Thursday, as Hokies upset second-ranked NC State in overtime, 83-71. The senior guard led all players with 28 points against the Wolfpack and scored all of her points after half time.
NC State and UConn lost for first time this season
By The Associated PressJanuary 29, 2021 GMT
Connecticut coach Geno Auriemma reacts to a call during the second half of the team s NCAA college basketball game against Arkansas on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Connecticut coach Geno Auriemma reacts to a call during the second half of the team s NCAA college basketball game against Arkansas on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) Aisha Sheppard scored 18 of her 28 points in overtime to help Virginia Tech upset No. 2 North Carolina State 83-71 on Thursday.