JACKSON, Tenn. – Olivia Lee was selected by the Gulf South Conference as Freshman of the Week. Lee led No. 6/16 Union offensively in wins over the University of Tennessee Southern and the University of Montevallo.
Union is currently in a three-way tie with No. 23 Valdosta State University and Lee University for the top spot in the GSC Women’s Basketball Standings.
In the game versus Tennessee Southern, Lee tallied a career-high of 17 points off of 78% shooting. Additionally, Lee tallied six rebounds and a steal in the 109-55 victory. Olivia Lee added eight points, two rebounds, and a steal in just 12 minutes of play Tuesday versus Montevallo.
The freshman from Jackson averaged 12.5 points per game and four rebounds per game. Olivia shot 10-12 (83.3%) from the floor and 2-3 (66%) from three-point range. Lee also collected one assist and two steals.
The Lady Bulldogs return home to the Fred DeLay Gymnasium this Saturday for their next game versus the University of West Alabama. Tip-off is scheduled for 2:00 p.m.
