University of Connecticut Athletics
Nelson-Ododa, Bueckers Sweep BIG EAST Weekly Awards
1/4/2021 11:45:00 AM | Women's Basketball
NEW YORK – After leading the Huskies to a win over No. 18 DePaul last week, junior Olivia Nelson-Ododa and freshman Paige Bueckers earned BIG EAST Player and Freshman of the Week, respectively, Monday.
Nelson-Ododa led the Huskies to their first top-25 win of the season with 16 points off 7-of-11 shooting and a season-high 14 rebounds in a victory vs. No. 18 DePaul. Eight of Nelson-Ododa's 14 boards came on the offensive glass, sparking No. 4 UConn to tally 22 second-chance points and 38 points in the paint on the night. The double-double was her third of the season while she shot over 60 percent in a contest for the fifth straight game.
Bueckers filled the stat sheet in a win vs. DePaul, totaling 18 points off 40-percent shooting, six rebounds, a game-high four steals and two assists. The rookie guard was 4-of-6 from deep on the night for the best three-point shooting performance of her young career. She matched her season-low of just one turnover in 35 minutes of play, despite facing a Blue Demon defense which entered the game ranked fourth nationally in turnovers forced.Â
The Huskies (6-0) are back in action at No. 7 Baylor (7-1) Thursday at 8:30 p.m. ET. The game will air on ESPN.
