Brito, Mendjiadeu take home weekly honors
USF women’s basketball has started its season strong, and two Bulls were rewarded for their contributions Monday.
Senior forward Dulcy Fankam Mendjiadeu and freshman wing Carla Brito were recognized for their outstanding play while propelling the Bulls to a 3-0 record over the first week of the season.
Mendjiadeu was a preseason all-AAC pick and has made good on that selection, averaging 21 points and nine rebounds over the Bulls’ first three contests. On Monday, the forward put up 25 points and 14 rebounds in a win over Jacksonville. Monday she was announced as the conference player of the week.
𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗬𝗘𝗥 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞
Dulcy Fankam Mendjiadeu averaged 21.0 ppg and 9.0 rpg to help lead @USFWBB to a 3-0 start on the season#AmericanHoops pic.twitter.com/8kELxDJCxz
— American WBB (@American_WBB) November 14, 2022
However, Mendjiadeu was not the only Bull to receive hardware this week. Brito won AAC freshman of the week, averaging 10.7 points per game and 6.3 rebounds this season.
Brito was one of four USF players to finish in double figures in the season opener, dropping 14 points and six rebounds against Morehead State on Nov. 7.
𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗛𝗠𝗔𝗡 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞
Carla Brito averaged 10.7 ppg, including a high of 14 points in the @USFWBB win over Morehead State#AmericanHoops pic.twitter.com/L9cNCXIi3X
— American WBB (@American_WBB) November 14, 2022
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