Claiming her first NEC Rookie of the Week accolade, Downey was clutch down stretch during FDU’s Thursday night win against Lafayette. With the Knights clinging to a five-point lead, the freshman guard stepped up big time, knocking down two three-pointers to boost FDU's lead to nine with 2:51 to play. The Galloway, NJ native finished the game with a season-high 11 points while dishing out two assists. She shot an efficient 57.1 percent from the field, while going 3-for-6 from three-point land. Downey became the second FDU player to be tabbed NEC Rookie of the Week this season along with two-time honoree Leah Crosby.