Smith-Akpan Earns MASCAC Rookie of the Week

FITCHBURG, MA: Fitchburg State Freshman guard Shanell Smith-Akpan (West Warwick, RI) was recently named Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) women's basketball Rookie of the Week as announced by the conference office on Monday afternoon.

Smith-Akpan started her career with a win over Wentworth 54-38. She topped the Falcons with a game-high 21 points and team-high 13 rebounds for a double-double.

The Fitchburg State women's basketball team (1-0) returns to action on Wednesday when it hosts Clark University in non-conference action, starting at 6:00 PM.

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