Florida Atlantic University Athletics
Women's Basketball's O'Reilly Chosen as C-USA Freshman of the Week
2/27/2017 12:00:00 AM | Women's Basketball
BOCA RATON, Fla. -
After posting a career-high 19 points against UTSA last Saturday, Florida Atlantic women's basketball player Katelyn O'Reilly has been chosen as the Conference USA Freshman of the Week, as announced by the league Monday.
O'Reilly had an impressive showing last week averaging 13.5 points, 5.0 rebounds and 28.5 minutes of play. Against UTSA, the freshman had a team-leading 19 points, which was a new career best for the forward. She also shot a perfect 3-for-3 overall and 2-for-2 from beyond the arc in the third quarter while starting with seven points in the first 10 minutes against the Roadrunners. The UTEP and UTSA contests mark O'Reilly's 17th and 18th games this season shooting 50 percent or better from the floor. She has been consistent on both sides of the ball throughout the entire year leading the Owls in shooting at 49.5 percent and averaging 4.4 rebounds per game.
"It is great to see KO being recognized," said Head Women's Basketball Coach Kellie Lewis-Jay. "She has worked hard all year and deserves this honor."
The Owls will conclude the 2016-17 season at home this week when they welcome UAB on Thursday, March 2 at 7 p.m. and Middle Tennessee on Saturday, March 4 at 5 p.m. For ticket information, please call 1-866-FAU-OWLS or visit www.FAUsports.com.
