Nov. 21, 2011

LEXINGTON, Ky. –  Kentucky’s Bria Goss (Indianapolis) was named the Southeastern Conference’s Freshman of the Week, the league office in Birmingham, Ala., announced Monday.

Goss, a 5-foot-10 guard, received the honor after averaging 11.0 points, 5.3 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game last week. She scored in double-figures in all three of UK’s wins and has improved her scoring output in each of UK’s four games this season, culminating with a career-high 12 points against Southern Mississippi. She also grabbed a career-high and team-high eight rebounds vs. the Lady Eagles. A tenacious defender, Goss tied her career high with three steals against Northeastern and dished out a team-high tying four assists in the last two games. 

Overall, Goss is UK’s fifth-leading scorer and third-leading rebounder, averaging 10.0 points and 5.5 rebounds per game.

This is the seventh year the SEC has recognized a Freshman of the Week award. The weekly award marks UK’s 12th SEC Freshman of the Week.

The Cats (4-0) return to action Wednesday, Nov. 23 against first-time opponent Nebraska Omaha in Memorial Coliseum. Game time is 4 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcast live on the UK IMG Sports Network with Neil Price.