Feb. 28, 2011

CENTER VALLEY, Pa. -- Jade Geif (Fr., Lakeview, Minn.), who averaged a double-double in helping the Navy women's basketball secure the top seed in the upcoming Patriot League Tournament, was selected on Monday as this week's league rookie (freshman) of the week. It is her second such nod of the season.

Geif averaged 10.5 points and 11.0 rebounds a game in Navy's victories over American (63-56) and Colgate (75-59). She first tallied nine points and 11 rebounds against the Eagles before posting 12 points and 11 rebounds -- to go along with a career-high four assists -- against the Raiders. Geif shot 50 percent from the field over the course of the two games.

Her double-double against Colgate was her third of the Patriot League campaign and her fourth on the entire season.

Navy will play host to Colgate on Saturday in the quarterfinal round of the Patriot League Tournament. Tickets ($8. for adults, $4. for youths) for the 7 p.m. game in Alumni Hall are available through the Navy Ticket Office by either calling 1-800-US4-NAVY or logging on to www.NavySports.com(.)