UA's Jackson named freshman of the week

December 9, 2013 at 12:30 p.m.

by Matt Jones

Arkansas' Jessica Jackson pulls up for jump shot over Oral Roberts defender Tysia Manuel in the first half of Wednesday evening's game at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville.

Arkansas' Jessica Jackson was named the Southeastern Conference's freshman of the week Monday for the second time this season.

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Who is Arkansas' most impactful freshman?

  • Alex Collins, Football 67%
  • Hunter Henry, Football 8%
  • Jessica Jackson, Women's Basketball 11%
  • Bobby Portis, Men's Basketball 14%

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Jackson scored 15 points against Kansas and 16 points against Northwestern State in wins last week. Her 3-pointer late in the game helped the Razorbacks hold off the Jayhawks on the road last Wednesday.

The Jacksonville native has scored in double-figures nine times this season. She is averaging 14.6 points per game this season and ranks fourth in the SEC in blocked shots (16).

Arkansas is 10-0 this season and finished three spots outside the AP Top 25 rankings Monday. The Razorbacks are scheduled to host Tulsa on Tuesday at Bud Walton Arena.