JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Freshman forward Samirah Mamoudou collected a pair of awards after the first two games of her college career. She was named the Atlantic Sun Freshman and Newcomer of the Week after a standout showing in the first week of the season. She was second in the entire ASUN in scoring (18.0 PPG) and rebounding (8.5 RPG) while leading the league in steals (4.0 per game) in games against FIU and Miami (Fla.).

In her college debut against FIU, Mamoudou was the best player on the floor, scoring 21 points grabbing 11 rebounds and recording five steals, all team highs. She followed that up with 15 points, six rebounds and three steals against Miami (Fla.) in her first career game against a Power Conference opponent.

This is the second season in a row Jacksonville has had the first ASUN Freshman of the Week of the season. Last season, Tatum Brown took the honor after she too averaged 18 points per game in the first two contests of the season.

The Dolphins face one more road test to open the season Wednesday when they travel to face the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers. Tip-off in Myrtle Beach is slated for 6 PM. Jacksonville finally gets the home season under way this Saturday when JU hosts Warner at 2 PM. Before the game, JU will unveil its championship banner and rings to commemorate last season's ASUN Championship title.