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Region's Student-Athletes Shine in College Basketball and Athletics

Strategic Insights

— 2 min read

The region's top student-athletes continue to make their mark on college basketball and athletics, with notable performances and achievements in various universities. UConn's Donovan Clingan earned a spot on the weekly Big East honor roll, while KK Arnold was named the Big East freshman of the week for the third time this season. Meanwhile, Southern Connecticut State University's Julianna Bonilla and Eastern Connecticut State University's Julia Knowles are making significant contributions to their respective teams.

Key Takeaways:

  • UConn sophomore Donovan Clingan earned a spot on the weekly Big East honor roll with 21 points, eight rebounds, three assists, and two blocks against No. 10 Gonzaga.
  • UConn guard KK Arnold was named the Big East freshman of the week for the third time this season, with 11 points, five assists, and three steals against No. 18 Louisville.
  • Graduate forward Taina Pagan is averaging 10.3 points and 10.1 rebounds, with 15 blocks overall, while her teammate Jayden Burns is playing a reserve role on the Post University women's basketball team.
  • Freshmen Samuel Ainscough (Fitch) and Jenna Morin (Waterford) compete on the Eastern Connecticut State University men's and women's swimming teams, respectively.
  • Ryan Outlow (St. Bernard) has contributed 9 points and 13 rebounds in 7 games as a regular bench player for the Rhode Island College men's basketball team.
  • Alfonso Stokes, a senior guard from Western Connecticut State University, scored a season-best 18 points against York College, raising his season scoring average to 12.3 points.
  • Le'Sandra Turner, Dede Stevenson, and Naj White, all former Mitchell College transfers, are teammates with Pagan and Burns on the Post University women's basketball team, led by head coach Courtney Burns.

Statistics:

  • Donovan Clingan's 21 points against No. 10 Gonzaga is a notable performance in the Big East.
  • KK Arnold's 11 points, five assists, and three steals against No. 18 Louisville earned her Big East freshman of the week honors.
  • Taina Pagan's 10.3 points and 10.1 rebounds average is a significant contribution to the Post University women's basketball team.
  • Samuel Ainscough and Jenna Morin are making their mark on their respective Eastern Connecticut State University swimming teams.
  • Ryan Outlow's 9 points and 13 rebounds in 7 games show his regular bench contributions to the Rhode Island College men's basketball team.
  • Alfonso Stokes' season-best 18 points against York College raised his season scoring average to 12.3 points.

Sources:

  • "The Day (New London, Conn.)"
  • "Associated Press top 25 poll"
  • "Big East honor roll"
  • "Big East freshman of the week"
  • "Post University women's basketball team"
  • "Eastern Connecticut State University men's and women's swimming teams"
  • "Rhode Island College men's basketball team"
  • "Western Connecticut State University men's basketball team"

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