Big Ten Players of the Week (12/9)

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Player of the Week
JuJu Watkins, USC
Sophomore – Guard – Los Angeles, Calif. – Sierra Canyon
• Averaged 30.5 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.5 blocks during USC’s two wins
• Set a new USC record with nine made three-pointers against California Baptist
• Shot a career-high 9-for-11 from beyond the arc on her way to a season-best 40 points versus the Lancers
• Third Big Ten women’s basketball player in the last 25 years to score 40 points and nine three-pointers in a game
• Added 21 points against Oregon
• Earns her first Big Ten Player of the Week award
• Last USC Player of the Week: JuJu Watkins (Dec. 9, 2024)

Freshman of the Week
Olivia Olson, Michigan
Guard – New Hope, Minn. – Benilde St. Margaret’s
• Finished with a game-high 18 points in Michigan’s win over Northwestern
• Also grabbed six boards and recorded a block in 36 minutes of action
• Started the fourth quarter on a solo 8-0 run to erase the Wolverines’ deficit
• Collects her first Big Ten Freshman of the Week laurel
• Last Michigan Freshman of the Week: Syla Swords (Dec. 2, 2024)

 

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Michigan now has three freshmen earning freshman of the week.