CLARION’S CIGICH NAMED PSAC-WEST ROOKIE OF THE WEEK

Clarion University’s Heather Cigich (Fr., Davidsville/Conemaugh Twp.) has been named PSAC-West women's basketball Rookie of the Week for the week ending Feb. 16.

Cigich had an outstanding week for the Golden Eagles (12-12, 6-5) continuing her solid play for Clarion by averaging 15.5 ppg and 11.5 rpg during the week. She scored 18 points and grabbed 11 rebounds in Clarion’s 86-73 win over IUP Saturday that clinched the Golden Eagle’s first PSAC Playoff berth since the 1996-97 season. She also had 13 points and 12 rebounds against Slippery Rock Wednesday. The two double-doubles now give her 12 on the year.

On the season, Cigich is averaging 12.5 ppg and a team-leading 9.4 rpg. This is her third Rookie of the Week honor this season.