The University of Akron Athletics
2018-19 Akron Women's Basketball Roster
Fredniqua Walker
- Height:
- 6-1
- Class:
- Redshirt Junior
- High School:
- Shaw
- Hometown:
- Cleveland, Ohio
As a Junior (2017-18): Appeared in 13 games for the Zips after injuries plagued the bulk of the season … averaged 1.8 points in 53 minutes of play … scored a career-high 22 points in the season which included a career-best back-to-back eight point performances against Kent State and Bowling Green … along with her eight points, tallied a career-high five rebounds and five steals, along with one assist against the Golden Flashes … grabbed at least one rebound in seven contests while pulling two or more rebounds in three straight games … reeled in three offensive rebounds against the Falcons, a season-high … scored first two points of the season against Florida Gulf Coast … played a season- and career-high 12 minutes against Bowling Green and made a career-most four free throws.
As a Sophomore (2016-17): Appeared in seven games for Akron before injuries ended her campaign early...averaged 1.1 points and 1.3 rebounds per contest...scored a career-best four points on 2-of-2 shooting in Akron’s 80-59 victory at Winthrop (Dec. 3)...netted two points apiece in setbacks against Bucknell (Nov. 30) and Duquesne (Dec. 17)...pulled down a career-high three rebounds in a 84-71 loss at Penn State (Nov. 16).
As a Freshman (2015-16): Appeared in five games for the Zips and wasn’t able to find the scoring column...made collegiate debut at Florida Atlantic (Nov.13)...pulled down a career-best two rebounds in a 76-59 triumph over Winthrop (Nov. 20)...also appeared for Akron in conference tilts against Central Michigan (Jan. 23) and Ohio (Jan. 27 and Feb. 20).
High School: Averaged a double-double as a senior at Shaw High School posting 16 points and 12 rebounds per contest en route to earning all-conference, all-district and third-team All-Ohio accolades and being named as a McDonald’s All-American nominee...as a junior, averaged 12 points and 10 rebounds per game...earned all-district recognition following her junior campaign in 2013-14...boasted a 4.3 GPA and ranked No. 1 in her class.
Personal: Born April 5...daughter of Freddie Walker and Nadine Guthery...majoring in organizational supervision.
