Redbird Track & Field Complex | Illinois State University Athletics
Redbird Track & Field Complex | Illinois State University Athletics
Addi Martin has been recognized as the Valley Newcomer of the Week following a standout performance that contributed to Illinois State's victory over Northwestern on November 6. The announcement was made by the league office on Monday.
In her debut for the Redbirds, Martin achieved a double-double, scoring 12 points and matching her career-high with 11 rebounds. Notably, she scored eight points and secured eight rebounds in the second half alone. Her efforts were instrumental in securing Illinois State's first 'Power' win by an MVC team this season and marked the third such win for the program under head coach Kristen Gillespie. Martin had a shooting accuracy of 5-for-9 from the field and successfully converted both free throw attempts. Additionally, she contributed two assists during the game.
Martin is now one of only two Redbirds since the 2021-22 season to open with a double-double, joining DeAnna Wilson who recorded similar statistics at Dayton in the previous season. She is also the first Redbird to earn MVC Newcomer of the Week honors since Paige Robinson did so in the 2022-23 season.
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