Francesca Schiro of the Siena Women's Basketball team has been named the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Rookie of the Year, adding to her impressive list of accolades from her first season. Previously honored as the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Rookie of the Year, Schiro also earned second-team All-MAAC recognition and unanimous All-Rookie Team honors. The freshman standout led the MAAC with seven Rookie of the Week awards and was a key offensive player, averaging 17.1 points per game.

By the Numbers
  • 17.1 points per game average, ranking second in the MAAC.
  • 11 games scoring 20+ points, second-most in the conference.
  • 4 Rookie of the Week selections more than the next freshman.
State of Play
  • Schiro led all MAAC scorers in conference play with 18.5 points per game.
  • She had a notable 32-point performance at Niagara during the season.
What's Next

With her momentum, Schiro looks to continue building on her rookie season success, potentially enhancing her skills further as the team prepares for next year.

Bottom Line

Francesca Schiro's achievements in her inaugural college season underscore her potential as a significant force in college basketball, setting the stage for an even more impactful sophomore year.