WALTHAM, Mass. – Bentley University freshman guard Ella Thompson (Greenwood, Ind./Center Grove HS) has been named the Women's Basketball Rookie of the Week in the Northeast-10 Conference.

Thompson was recognized for her performance in a 74-66 win over Southern New Hampshire University on Saturday. She finished with 14 points, five rebounds, five assists and a plus-13 in 32 turnover-free minutes.

Thompson, who has started the last eight games for the 9-3 Falcons, is averaging 7.8 points, 3.4 assists, 1.8 rebounds and 0.9 steals. As a starter, her production has been 8.8 points, four assists, 2.1 rebounds and 0.9 steals a game with Bentley winning seven of eight. In the four games she's scored in doubles, the Falcons are unbeaten.

Bentley, 9-3 overall and 4-0 Northeast-10, will return from the holiday break on Jan. 4 with a home game against Saint Anselm College.