SAN BRUNO, Calif. — Saint Mary's guard Leemet Böckler has been named the West Coast Conference Freshman of the Week presented by University Credit Union after helping the Gaels go 2-0 last week at home. 

Böckler had a perfect shooting night against Nicholls in the Gaels' first game of the week going 2-for-2 from 3-point range as well as 2-for-2 from the free throw line for eight points in 12 minutes off the bench. 

The Estonain had a breakout game for SMC against Texas Southern with 20 points, including 6-of-7 shooting on three's, to lead the team. Böckler went 5-of-5 from deep in the first half and hit four treys in a span of 80 seconds late in the half to put the Gaels ahead of the Tigers and give them a lead they would not relinquish. 

All told, the freshman shot 81 percent from the field during the week, hit eight of nine three's, and averaged a team-best 14 ppg. '

In addition to receiving the honor from the conference, Böckler was also named the Bay Alarm Student-Athlete of the Week. 

Saint Mary's returns to the court tomorrow to take on UTEP. The game can be watched live on the WCC Network or listened to on the TuneIn Radio app.