Zahirah Walton had a stellar week, averaging 24.3 ppg at a 52.1% shooting percentage, including a 42-point performance vs. Murray St. She also averaged 4.0 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 1.0 steals, and 0.7 blocks. The redshirt junior started the week with an 11-point game vs. Rider before leaving for the Daytona Beach Classic. At the tournament, she scored 42 points at a 65.2% clip, including 10-12 from the free throw line and just 2 three-pointers. On Saturday, she scored 20 vs. #13 Ole Miss, helping the Patriots to within 8 points in the fourth quarter before ultimately falling to the Rebels.
