Jordan Named MVC Freshman of the Week Following Opening Week of the Season

ST. LOUIS — Following the opening week of the 2026-27 season, Belmont University women's basketball's Chelby Jordan has been named Missouri Valley Conference Freshman of the Week. Announced by the conference office Monday afternoon, Jordan captures the weekly award after her first three collegiate games.
 
Through three games, Jordan leads the Bruins in scoring (15.0 PPG), assists (4.0 APG) and steals (2.7 SPG).
 
A native of Trenton, Tennessee (Dyersburg HS), Jordan began her collegiate career at receiving-votes Princeton last Monday night where she scored 13 points, including 11 in the second half, dished out four assists, collected four rebounds, earned four steals and had a block. Against South Florida Friday night in Belmont's first game of the Nashville Opening Statement, Jordan tallied 12 points, nine of which came in the second half, came up with a trio of steals, handed out three assists and snagged four boards.
 
On Sunday versus Columbia in the final game of the Music City Opening Statement, Jordan recorded her first 20-point game. The Bruins' starting point guard went 8-for-12 from the floor inside the Curb Event Center, distributed a game-high five assists and grabbed five rebounds.
 
For the week, Jordan was 9-for-11 at the free-throw line and shot 43.6 percent (17-of-39) from the field.
 
Jordan is Belmont's first MVC Freshman of the Week since Jan. 23, 2024, when former Bruin guard Jailyn Banks won her sixth freshman of the week honor.
 
Up Next
Belmont continues its five-game homestand this Friday with a morning education day game versus Troy. Local elementary school students will be in attendance to cheer on the Bruins. Tipoff from the Curb is slated for 11 a.m. and the early game will be broadcast on ESPN+. Next Tuesday, Nov. 17, Belmont hosts eight-time national champion Tennessee.
 
Season Tickets
Basketball season tickets, which include all Belmont women's and men's home games, are on sale now and can be purchased by visiting BelmontBruins.com/Tickets. Belmont Bruin Club memberships are also available.
 
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