Anna Freeman was named the Southern Conference women’s basketball defensive player of the year earlier this week, but it was her offense Friday that helped top-seeded Appalachian State advance in the SoCon tournament.
Freeman scored 21 points, hitting 9 of 13 shots, to lead the Mountaineers to a 73-63 win over No. 8 Davidson at McKenzie Arena. ASU coach Darcie Vincent said she’s most comfortable when Freeman is on the floor.
“At the same time, she gets yelled at the most,” Vincent said. “Most people think she might be the worst, but that is just the opposite.”
Appalachian State (24-5) tied the school record for wins in a season and will face the winner of today’s Elon-Furman game in the semifinals Sunday.
Freeman is part of ASU’s “big three,” along with fellow all-conference teammates Sam Ramirez, the coaches’ player of the year, or Ashlen Dewart. All three scored in double figures against the Wildcats (14-17).