Sara Puckett named SEC Freshman of the Week

Tennessee’s Sara Puckett named SEC Freshman of the Week.

Sara Puckett has been named Southeastern Conference Freshman of the Week.

Puckett, a forward and guard for the No. 9 Lady Vols (8-0), averaged 10 points and 2.5 rebounds per game last week as Tennessee defeated Virginia Tech, 64-58, to end the Hokies’ 63-game home-court winning streak against nonconference opponents.

Puckett, a native of Muscle Shoals, Alabama, recorded 15 points and three rebounds against Virginia Tech.

Puckett, who is averaging 7.5 points per game this season, opened last week by totaling five points, two rebounds and one assist in Tennessee’s 76-48 victory over Tennessee Tech.

UT returns to action Sunday when it hosts Georgia State. Tipoff is slated for 2 p.m. EST.

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