Colorado freshman forward Brittany Spears was named Big 12 rookie of the week Monday for her performance Friday in Colorado’s 65-53 victory over Pepperdine.
Spears scored 16 points on 7-of-10 shooting and had seven rebounds, four assists, four steals and one blocked shot against the Waves to help lead the Buffaloes to their 10th straight win — a first since the 1994-95 season. Spears has made a big impact on the Buffs’ 11-2 start and No. 23 ranking in The Associated Press poll. Her 13.5 points per game and 1.3 blocked shots per game lead Big 12 freshmen. She also ranks in the top three in assists, rebounds and steals.
Tigers well-represented on men’s region soccer team.
Colorado College had four players named to the National Soccer Coaches Association of America’s all-Far West Region team.
Senior goalie Dave Khuen, senior forward Pat Fagan and junior forward Logan Boccard of Broomfield were named to the second team, and senior defender Matt Samson made the third team.
Colorado College finished the 2007 season 13-7-0.
