Penn women's basketball's Michelle Nwokedi named Ivy Rookie of the Week

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Penn women's basketball played just one game last week but it was more than enough for one of the Quakers' freshmen to receive Ivy League recognition.

Freshman forward Michelle Nwokedi was named Ivy League Rookie of the Week after a 17-point, 14-rebound performance in the Red and Blue's 74-39 win over New Hampshire.

Nwokedi was dominant against the Wildcats, setting the tone early with her three-point shooting and presence in the paint. She went 3-for-5 from beyond the arc while grabbing six offensive rebounds. In comparison, New Hampshire only had 10 offensive rebounds.

Nwokedi also had three blocks in the game, establishing herself as the center off the bench in Penn's 2-3 zone. Now she and the rest of the Red and Blue will look to build off the New Hampshire victory when they travel to Lafayette on Tuesday.