Emilie von der Linden Named NEWBA Rookie of the Week

BRIDGEWATER, Mass. -- Bridgewater State University freshman center Emilie von der Linden has been selected as the New England Women's Basketball Association (NEWBA) Rookie of the Week.

A native of Sanbornville, New Hampshire, von der Linden averaged 15 points, 12 rebounds (five offensive) and two assists in a perfect 2-0 week for the Bears while shooting 66.7% (12-18) from the floor and 75% (6-8) at the free throw line.

von der Linden posted a double-double with career highs of 18 points and 15 rebounds (six offensive) in a 73-66 Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) win over Westfield State. She also tallied 12 points, nine rebounds (four offensive), three assists and a blocked shot in a 66-57 conference road victory over Framingham State.

Through 16 games this season, all starts, von der Linden is averaging 9.8 points, 8.7 rebounds (3.0 offensive) and 1.9 blocks while shooting 50.4% (64-127) from the floor and 65.1% (28-43) at the free throw line. She currently leads the MASCAC in blocked shots and ranks second among the conference leaders in field goal percentage as well as third in rebounds, tied for fourth in offensive rebounds, fifth in double-doubles (5), sixth in made field goals and ninth in scoring.

Earlier this week, von der Linden earned MASCAC Rookie of the Week honors for the third time this season.

The BSU women's basketball team is currently 7-9 on the season and a perfect 6-0 in the MASCAC. The Bears entertain conference rival Worcester State University on Wednesday evening at 5:30.

NEWBA Team of the Week

• Player of the Week: Jaycie Christopher, Southern Maine
• Rookie of the Week: Emilie von der Linden, Bridgewater State
• First Team: Reese Bartlett, Bridgewater St
• First Team: Bri Frongillo, Emerson
• First Team: Abbie Quinn, Bowdoin
• First Team: Kate Olenik, Colby
• First Team: Sophia Coppola, RWU
• Second Team: Ava Shane, Wellesley
• Second Team: Ava Nasczimento, Hartford
• Second Team: Ernidia Goncalves, Salem St
• Second Team: Mary Turco, Elms
• Second Team: Cat Carrafiello, Middlebury