Nadege Durand, Pitt-Greensburg, Women's Basketball
Durand averaged a double-double through the Bobcats first three games of the season, leading Pitt-Greensburg to a 2-1 start. Durand started out the season with a solid 17 points and eight rebounds in a 56-43 win over Franciscan. She topped out at 20 rebounds in the game against Carlow, while also adding 18 points in that game. She then came back and secured 15 rebounds and ten points in a loss against Chatham. For the week, Durand averaged 15.0 points, 14.3 rebounds, 3.3 steals, and 2.3 assists per game.
PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Pitt-Greensburg G/F Nadege Durand averaged a double-double through the Bobcats first three games of the season, leading Pitt-Greensburg to a 2-1 start. Durand started out the season with a solid 17 points and eight rebounds in a 56-43 win over Franciscan. She topped out at 20 rebounds in the game against Carlow, while also adding 18 points in that game. She then came back and secured 15 rebounds and ten points in a loss against Chatham. For the week, Durand averaged 15.0 points, 14.3 rebounds, 3.3 steals, and 2.3 assists per game.
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