Paris Lauro Named MW Freshman of the Week

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.— Lobo forward Paris Lauro was named the Mountain West Freshman of the Week on Tuesday, earning her first weekly conference honor.

In UNM’s lone game of the week, the Dallas, Texas native hit three, three-pointers and added a season-high four rebounds, a block and was credited with her first assist while playing a season-high 21:44 off of the bench. It was the second-straight game with three or more three-pointers by the freshman, who has seen her minutes increase in each of her seven appearances this season.

Lauro was especially productive in the third quarter at No. 20 Gonzaga, going 3-4 from behind the arc and added two rebounds, accounting for all three made three-pointers and nine of UNM’s 11 points in the quarter. In addition, she recorded her first assist as a Lobo in the first quarter on a Viané Cumber three that put UNM up 14-10 and her second block of the season late in the fourth quarter.

Tuesday’s announcement marks the second conference award for New Mexico this season, with Lauro joining Charlotte Kohl who was named the Mountain West Player of the Week on Nov. 20. Lauro is also the first Lobo freshman to earn the accolade since Paula Reus won it back on Feb. 21, 2022.

The Lobos begin conference play on Saturday, Dec. 30 at Nevada with tip set for 2 p.m. MT, and return to The Pit to host Boise State on Jan. 6 at 2 p.m.