Appalachian State University women’s basketball senior Anna Freeman and sophomore Maryah Sydnor were named to the Southern Conference All-SoCon Team as selected by the league’s coaches, it was

announced on Tuesday. In addition to All-SoCon accolades, Freeman was named as a first team all-conference selection by the league’s media members, along with Sydnor, who earned a spot as a second team selection.
A standout player for Appalachian, Freeman finished the regular season as the top scorer (16.6 ppg) and steals leader (3.0 spg) in the league. She currently ranks third in rebounds (8.9 rpg) and blocks (1.9 bpg), while heading a front line that leads the league in scoring with an average of 68.9 points per game and ranks second in offensive and defensive rebounding (40.7 rpg). Freeman capped off her regular season slate with nine double-doubles.
Sydnor completed her sophomore campaign ranked second in the league in free-throw percentage, averaging 88.1 percent (89-for-101) on the season, while finishing third in field goal percentage with a 49.2 percent average (158-for-321).
The 2013 Southern Conference Women’s Basketball Tournament begins Friday, March 8 at 11:30 a.m. at Kimmel Arena in Asheville, N.C. The championship game is scheduled for Monday, March 11 at 3:00 p.m.

2013 SoCon Coaches Women's Basketball Awards
All-Conference team
Sophia Aleksandravicius, Davidson
Ashlen Dewart, Chattanooga
Ali Ford, Elon
Anna Freeman, Appalachian State
Laura Murray, Davidson
Kelsey Evans, Elon
Kayla Christopher, Chattanooga
Maryah Sydnor, Appalachian State
Jazmine Martin, Samford
Taylor Hall, Chattanooga

All-Freshman team
Holli Wilkins, Furman
Lucy Mason, UNCG
Tatianna Jackson, Chattanooga
Lindsay Simpson, Western Carolina
Dakota Dukes, Davidson

Media
Player of the Year – Sophia Aleksandravicius, Davidson
Freshman of the Year – Lucy Mason, UNCG
Coach of the Year – Wes Moore, Chattanooga

First team
Anna Freeman, Appalachian State
Sophia Aleksandravicius, Davidson
Ali Ford, Elon
Kayla Christopher, Chattanooga
Ashlen Dewart, Chattanooga

Second team
Maryah Sydnor, Appalachian State
Laura Murray, Davidson
Kelsey Evans, Elon
Jazmine Martin, Samford
Daniella Motley, Wofford

All-freshman team
Dakota Dukes, Davidson
Holli Wilkins, Furman
Tatianna Jackson, Chattanooga
Lindsay Simpson, Western Carolina
Lucy Mason, UNCG

Photo Courtesy: Maryah Sydnor, ASU Athletics