ALFRED, NY -- The Empire 8 Athletic Conference announced on Monday afternoon that first-year Amanda Figueroa (Cypress, TX/Rosehill Christian) of the Alfred University women's basketball team was named the Rookie Athlete of the Week.

Figueroa was key in the Saxons' first win of the season as she shot 63.6% on the day, making 7-of-11 on field goals, including 4-of-8 from three-point land. She finished the evening against Fredonia with 18 points to set her collegiate career-high. She also tied her collegiate best in total rebounds with five, setting her best in defensive rebounds at five against Fredonia. Figueroa tacked on five more rebounds against Hilbert and set a career-best of three steals in the matchup. On the week, Figueroa had 10 rebounds (nine defensive), four assists, four steals and 20 points (10.0 per game).

She is also one-half of the Saxons of the Week.

Figueroa and the Saxons will next head to SUNY Geneseo on Tuesday, November 28 for a 7PM game start.