Toyosi Abiola Named MAAC Rookie of the Week

By Bradley Gains on November 13, 2017

Toyosi Abiola has earned the first Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Rookie of the Week award for the 2017-18 season after an impressive debut performance.

The freshman guard netted 20 points against strong opposition as Iona fell to a 71-58 loss at the University of Arizona.

Abiola scored nine points in the final period and finished with 7-of-15 from the field along with two 3-pointers in the contest.

🇬🇧 in 🇺🇸 | Brits in College: Freshman

20-point outing for @toyosi_abiola in Iona's season-opening 58-71 loss at Arizona.

– @gabsszz 5p/9r/4a in 93-64 W
– @kylanelson_ 7p/2a in 66-58 W
– @annapoppp 4p/4r in 98-37 W

📷 @IonaWBB pic.twitter.com/0aAZYbJM40

— Hoopsfix Women (@HoopsfixWomen) November 11, 2017

Last season, Abiola helped City of London Academy win the WEABL Championship having been named as the South Conference Player of the Year.

WBB: @IonaWBB's Toyosi Abiola is the 1️⃣st #MAACHoops Rookie of the Week of 2017-18! 🏀🏅

2️⃣0️⃣ pts on 7-of-15 shooting vs UA pic.twitter.com/3jeFMCSORF

— MAAC Sports (@MAACSports) November 13, 2017

Image credit: Iona Gaels

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