2023-24 University of Bridgeport Women's Basketball News
Bridgeport's total number of honorees represents the third highest in the CACC.
UB had 33 finish with FAR Award of Distinction (4.0 GPA), 76 earn Presidents' Level (3.5-3.99 GPA) and 61 obtain Commissioner's Level (3.0-3.49 GPA).
Whitten currently stands with a 3.69 GPA as a Psychology major.
Posted averages of 11.7 points and 9.8 rebounds across 26 games; Led the CACC in blocks per game (2.1)
Samirah Akinwunmi served as UB’s top scorer with 13 points off four three-pointers and a free throw.
The Purple Knights will be the No. 4 seed in the upcoming CACC Tournament after tallying a conference record of 8-8.
15th player in program history to go over 1,000 career points
Stephanie McBride put in a team-high 11 points while Shakira Hester and Niyah Whitten each put in 10.
Shakira Hester led the way with 19 points and 11 rebounds to secure her fifth double-double this season.
Stephanie McBride, Shakira Hester and Tariah Bryant accounted for nearly 83% of UB’s points.
Trailing into the fourth quarter, the Purple Knights closed the game with a 26-13 stretch.
UB's final contest outside of the CACC this season.
Shakira Hester and Stephanie McBride combined for an incredible 30 rebounds, 26 points and five blocks.
Samirah Akinwunmi led the way off the bench for Bridgeport with a team-high 14 points and eight rebounds.
The Purple Knights were piloted by sophomore Niyah Whitten, who finished with a team-high 11 points.
Purple Knights fall to 4-3 inside the CACC this season.
