Jackson earns third freshman of the week award

January 20, 2014 at 2:02 p.m.

by Matt Jones

Arkansas forward Jessica Jackson pulls up to hit a jump shot over Ole Miss defender Valencia McFarland at the buzzer before halftime during Sunday afternoon's game at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville.

FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas' Jessica Jackson was named the Southeastern Conference's freshman of the week for the third time Monday.

Jackson scored a career-high 31 points and 10 rebounds in the Razorbacks' win over Ole Miss on Sunday. The Jacksonville native also had 24 points in a game Thursday at Georgia.

The freshman is leading Arkansas in scoring and rebounding this season, averaging 16.4 points and 6.1 rebounds per game. The Razorbacks (15-4, 2-4 SEC) will play at No. 9 Kentucky on Sunday.