EDISON, NJ – Freshman Toyosi Abiola is now the four-time reigning, and seven-time overall winning, Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Rookie of the Week.

On Saturday, Jan. 13 against the visiting Monmouth Hawks, Abiola netted 17 points on 6-for-18 shooting. She hit 3-of-8 from beyond the arc. Against the MAAC-leading rebounding team, she tied a career-high with seven rebounds, six of which were offensive. Abiola also set a new personal-best with three assists.

As of Monday, Jan. 15, the Maroon & Gold standout has played more minutes than any other freshman in the metropolitan area. As of Friday, Jan. 12, she ranked ninth in the NCAA among all freshman in terms of minutes played per game.

Abiola ranks tenth in the MAAC in scoring (13.4) and three-point field goal percentage (35.4%), and free throw percentage (72.0%). She makes 1.8 three-point field goals per game, which ranks seventh in the conference, and her 35.5 MIN/G average ranks second among all student-athletes.

The Gaels return to action on Thursday, Jan. 18 against neighborhood MAAC rival Manhattan. Tip-off from Riverdale, NY is set for 7 PM.

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