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Kelsey O'Keefe Leads Bryant Past Colgate as Bulldogs Continue Transition to Division 1

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Bryant University's Kelsey O'Keefe has been on a roll this season, and her team's most recent win over Colgate is a testament to her dedication and hard work. As the Bulldogs make the transition to Division 1, O'Keefe has been a key player, scoring 13.3 points and pulling down 7.6 rebounds per game.

O'Keefe's impressive statistics are a far cry from her high school days at Quaboag Regional, where she was one of the best basketball players Central Mass. has ever seen. During her storied six-year career, she led Quaboag to two state championships and finished with 2,650 points, making her the highest all-time female scorer in Central Mass. and the fourth all-time scorer in Massachusetts (boys and girls).

As Bryant continues its four-year reclassification process, the team has had its share of successes, including wins over Colgate, St. Francis, Central Connecticut, and UNH. Despite being ineligible for the postseason, O'Keefe and her teammates are showing resilience and determination, a testament to the strong bond they've formed.

Key Takeaways:

  • Kelsey O'Keefe is leading Bryant University's women's basketball team in scoring (13.3 ppg) and rebounding (7.6 rpg) as the Bulldogs continue their transition to Division 1.
  • O'Keefe was a Northeast-10 second-team selection last year and is having another solid season, with an average of 13.3 points and 7.6 rebounds per game.
  • Bryant has won five games this season, including victories over Colgate, St. Francis, Central Connecticut, and UNH, despite being ineligible for the postseason during its four-year reclassification process.
  • The team has a correct record of 5-8 and will face Holy Cross tonight at the Hart Center, with O'Keefe looking forward to the game as a homecoming.
  • Holy Cross coach Bill Gibbons, who recruited O'Keefe, praised her skills and work ethic, stating that she knows how to play the game and score.
  • O'Keefe has played in every game for the past three years, a streak of 74 straight games, and has been counted on more for her outside shooting.
  • Tonight's game will also be a return home for O'Keefe's teammates, Bryant's Lekia Cowen of Hopedale and Adrianne Mayshar of West Boylston, who have family and friends cheering her on.

Statistics:

  • Bryant's women's basketball team has won five games this season.
  • Kelsey O'Keefe has scored 13.3 points per game and pulled down 7.6 rebounds per game this season.
  • The team has a correct record of 5-8.
  • O'Keefe has played in every game for the past three years, a streak of 74 straight games.
  • The Bulldogs will face Holy Cross tonight at the Hart Center, with O'Keefe looking forward to the game as a homecoming.

Sources:

  • Jennifer Toland COLUMN: Colleges
  • Bryant University's women's basketball team's game statistics and roster
  • Holy Cross coach Bill Gibbons' comments and quotes

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