UConn coach Geno Auriemma said Tuesday that former Stonington guard Jacquie Fernandes will have her scholarship extended for her senior season.
“Jacquie made the decision to come here and I hope she doesn’t regret it and never will. … There’s not a kid on our team that doesn’t appreciate her being here and all the things she does for us.” Auriemma said .
Fernandes has seen an increase in her minutes, scoring, field goal percentage and rebounding from either of her previous two seasons. She scored a career-high five points and four rebounds against Holy Cross last month.
“Like every other year it wasn’t guaranteed and I have to get it and work for it,” Fernandes said of the scholarship. “It’s good to know I have it.”
She added, “You can’t put a money value on the experiences I have had."
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Nice gesture by coach.
Following up on the earlier post, turnovers (sloppy play) and free throw shooting have been problems all season. I have a feeling that both these issues could get them knocked off in Chapel Hill next week. Maybe a loss will help.
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