Jan. 21, 2008
BALTIMORE, MD - Johns Hopkins sophomore guard Pat O'Connell (Baltimore, MD/Loyola Blakefield) has been named PrestoSports/Pride of Maryland Player of the Week after averaging 18.5 points, 7.0 rebounds and 43.5 minutes last week in two thrilling overtime victories against Muhlenberg and Swarthmore.
O'Connell shot 42.1 percent from the field, including 50.0 percent from three-point range, and 90.0 percent from the free throw line. He also dished out four assists and had six steals to go with one block. On Wednesday, in the three overtimes against Muhlenberg, O'Connell went 6-of-6 from the charity stripe and 1-of-2 from the field. Then just three days later, in the two overtimes at Swarthmore, he went 5-of-6 from the free throw line, including two with three seconds on the clock to seal the win, had two steals and played all 10 minutes. O'Connell is averaging 11.0 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.8 steals while playing 32.1 minutes per game this season.
Johns Hopkins (9-6 - 5-3 Centennial Conference) will attempt to extend its three-game winning streak this week when the Blue Jays take on McDaniel and Dickinson in two home contests.
