SUU's Pascucci Named Women's Basketball Player of the Week

SUU's Pascucci Named Women's Basketball Player of the Week

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PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Challis Pascucci, Southern Utah, Jr., F, 6-2, Goodyear, Ariz./Agua Fria
Pascucci collects Player of the Week honors after averaging a double-double as the Thunderbirds went 1-1 last week. The forward averaged 16.0 points and 12.5 rebounds, both well above her season averages of 9.5 points and 9.0 rebounds per game prior to the week. She also shot 65 percent (15-of-23) from the field and had 2.5 steals and 2.0 block per contest. In the win over North Dakota State, Pascucci scored 18 points, pulled down 15 rebounds and had three steals to help the T-Birds snap a five-game losing skid. Another double-double was recorded in the loss to South Dakota State with 14 points and 10 boards, while blocking three shots to move into No. 3 on the Southern Utah career list.

Also nominated: Anne Boese, IPFW; Kerah Nelson, IUPUI; Chazny Morris, UMKC; Melissa Jeltema, Oakland; Kevi Luper, Oral Roberts; Jordon O'Brien, Western Illinois.