WEEK 16 STATS: 2 starts, 12.5 ppg, 12.0 rpg, 3.5 apg
Thomas averaged a double-double en-route to a third consecutive NEC Rookie of the Week honor. On the road against the NEC’s vaunted Keystone State contingent, the first-year Blackbird accounted for 12.5 points, a league-high 12.0 rebounds and 3.5 assists per contest. Thomas put forth a well-balanced effort during the Blackbirds’ road win over defending NEC champion Saint Francis U. One of five Birds to score in double figures, the Empire State product logged 10 points, seven rebounds and a game-high five assists while committing only one turnover in the 75-69 triumph. Two days later, Thomas went for 15 points and 17 rebounds at first-place Robert Morris. The freshman also accounted for two assists, two steals and a 5-for-6 clip from the free throw line against the conference’s top-ranked defensive unit. Her 12 double-doubles are second most on the circuit.