Carleton named to Preseason All-Big 12 team

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Then junior Bridget Carleton making her way into Bears territory during the game against Baylor on Jan. 17 at the Hilton Coliseum. 

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On Wednesday, the Big 12 unveiled its selections for preseason awards for the upcoming women’s basketball season and Iowa State’s Bridget Carleton was named to the preseason All-Big 12 First Team.

Carleton, a senior, has been named to the All-Big 12 First Team as a sophomore and junior. As a true freshman, Carleton was named an Honorable Mention selection and Big 12 Freshman of the Year.

In addition to All-Big 12 honors, Carleton was an Honorable Mention All-American last season.

As a junior last season, Carleton averaged 19.2 points, 6.5 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 2.2 steals and 0.9 blocks. She led Iowa State in points scored, rebounds, steals, blocks and 3-pointers made on the 14-17 team last season.