Nainima led her Blackbird squad to three victories, increasing their record to a conference-best 7-1 start. Nainima is named the Choice Hotels NEC Rookie of the Week for the second consecutive week and sixth time on the season. In a 61-55 win over Robert Morris, the freshman barely missed a double-double, scoring 11 points and collecting nine caroms. The Suva, Fiji native netted 21 points and snared four boards at St. Francis (NY) and hit for 16 points and five rebounds against Fairleigh Dickinson. On the week, the 5-5 guard averaged 16 points, shooting 47 percent from the field, including 50 percent from beyond the arc where she drained seven trifectas.