Feb. 19, 2007

PHILADELPHIA - Coming off back-to-back career-highs in scoring, Saint Joseph's women's basketball senior guard Ayahna Cornish was recognized for her outstanding performances by being named Atlantic 10 Co-Player of the Week and Big 5 Player of the Week for the week of February 12-18.

Versus St. Bonaventure on Thursday, Cornish paced all scorers with a career-high 29 points, including 11-straight, as the Hawks topped the Bonnies 76-67 on senior night at Alumni Memorial Fieldhouse. The Philly native finished the game 10-of-17 from the floor, including 1-of-3 from three-point range and 8-of-9 from the foul line, while adding five rebounds and two assists.

Saturday at Dayton, Cornish became the first Hawk in nearly five years to score more than 30 points. Cornish scored a career-best 35 points, the highest mark since former SJU standout and current assistant coach Susan Moran scored 38 at St. Bonaventure on February 24, 2002, to go along with nine rebounds, three assists, a block and a steal. Already the program's 16th highest scorer all-time with 1,135 points, Cornish established a Saint Joseph's single-game record for free throws and attempts, going 21-of-27 from the foul line.

For the week, Cornish averaged 32 points, seven rebounds and 2.5 assists per game. She shares the A-10 weekly honor with Kate Mills of Massachusetts.

Cornish and Saint Joseph's returns to action Friday when they travel to #8/9 George Washington for a 7 p.m. start.