SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Oral Roberts forward Ruthie Udoumoh earned the latest TicketSmarter Summit League Women’s Basketball Peak Performer of the Week honor, League officials announced Wednesday. The weekly accolade is the first of Udoumoh’s career.
Udoumoh averaged 15.5 ppg and 10.0 rpg, posting back-to-back double-doubles for the Golden Eagles in a loss at K-State and in a comeback win at Wichita State. She now shares the Summit League lead with five double-doubles on the season.
Against the (12/16) Wildcats, the Broken Arrow, Okla., native recorded team-highs of 15 points and 10 rebounds, while adding a steal.
After falling behind by 14 early in the fourth quarter, Udoumoh sparked a furious rally by the Golden Eagles, scoring 12 of her 16 points in those closing 10 minutes.
She also secured her fourth straight double-double by pulling down 10 rebounds against the Shockers. Udoumoh finished the contest 7-for-10 from the field and added three steals.
Ruthie Udoumoh, Oral Roberts
Sr | F | Broken Arrow, Okla.
- Earned the first weekly award of her career
- Averaged 15.5 ppg and 10.0 rpg as ORU went 1-1 in a pair of road games
- Recorded team-highs with 15 points and 10 rebounds at (12/16) Kansas State
- Scored 12 of her 16 points during fourth-quarter rally in win at Wichita State
Also nominated: Grace Larkins (South Dakota); Abbie Draper (North Dakota State); Tori Nelson (South Dakota State).
2023-24 Women’s Basketball Peak Performers of the Week
November 13
Kacie Borowicz, North Dakota
November 20
Hannah Cooper, Oral Roberts
November 27
Brookyln Meyer, South Dakota State
December 4
Grace Larkins, South Dakota
December 11
Paige Meyer, South Dakota State
December 18
Kendall Holmes, South Dakota
December 27
Ruthie Udoumoh, Oral Roberts
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