Lucas Named NECC Rookie of the Week
MANSFIELD, Mass. – Mitchell College freshman Kyrsten Lucas (Manchester, M.D.) was named New England Collegiate Conference Rookie of the Week for the sport of women's basketball, as announced by the league on Monday morning. It marks the first time this season that Lucas has earned Rookie of the Week honors (1/3).
Lucas delivered a breakout game for the Mariners, coming off the bench to score 16 points, the most of her collegiate career, during the Mitchell women's basketball team's conference victory over Lesley University 103-60 on Saturday. The freshman was 5-9 from the floor, made four three-pointers, and was a perfect 2-2 from the free throw line. On the week, Lucas averaged 9.5 points on 54.5% shooting, 71.4% from three-point range, as the Mitchell women's basketball team posted a 2-0 record, remaining undefeated in conference play.
Winners in 11 of their last 13 games, Mitchell (14-9 overall, 5-0 NECC) will next host Fisher College on Tuesday, February 14th, at 6:00 pm.