SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — Following a pair of tremendous performances in her team's two games this week, San Diego women's basketball freshman post Ayla Williams has been named the West Coast Conference's Freshman of the Week. Williams recorded her first two collegiate double-doubles in USD's matchups with Binghamton and Utah State as she averaged 13 PPG and 17 rebounds while doing lots of great work on the defensive end of the floor. 

The Las Vegas, Nevada native was fantastic in her team's victory over Utah State as she set a new career-high with 18 rebounds while also contributing 14 points, dishing out a pair of assists and blocking two shots. Her 18 boards were the most in a WCC game this season. 

Williams is the first Torero to win a weekly conference award during the 2025-26 season and is the first USD women's basketball player to win freshman of the week since Mila Wawszkowicz earned the honor during the 2023-24 season. 

2025-26 West Coast Conference Women's Basketball Freshman of the Week:
November 10: Lauren Whittaker, Gonzaga
November 17: Aina Cargol, San Francisco
November 24: Lauren Whittaker, Gonzaga
December 1: Lauren Whittaker, Gonzaga
December 8: Ayla Williams, San Diego 

USD women's basketball is back in action this week for a pair of road games this week as they will take on Wisconsin this Wednesday, December 10 at 9:00 a.m. PST from Madison, and will then return to the Jenny Craig Pavilion on Sunday, December 14 at 2:00 p.m. as they will face off with UC Riverside. Live video, live statistics and a ticket link for Sunday's game can be found via the team's schedule page.