COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Dec. 12, 2022) – Wyoming Cowgirl Malene Pedersen was named the Mountain West Freshman of the Week, announced Monday by the league office. The honor is the first of Pedersen's career and first weekly honor for a Cowgirl this season.

Pedersen closed her week with a career-high 20-point outburst in Wyoming's 72-43 win over Kansas City. Pedersen shot 8-for-11 overall and went 2-for-2 from 3-point range in the win. Pedersen also added a rebound and an assist. Pedersen opened the week with a hoop, four assists and a steal in just 13 minutes of action in the Cowgirls' 80-24 domination over New Mexico Highlands.

Pedersen and the rest of the Cowgirls are off for Finals Week this week and return to action December 18 at Nebraska.

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