Abby Bairel, Franciscan University, Women's Basketball
Baierl led the Lady Barons to a 2-0 record this week, and both wins were fourth quarter comebacks thanks to strong performances from Baierl. First in the win on Wednesday, Baeirl scored 18 points while going 40% from deep. The Lady Barons entered the 4th quarter down by 12, as Baierl scored 11 points, in the 4th to help lead the team to victory. Bairel also drained the three-pointer that put the Lady Barons up for good in the final minutes. Baierl followed it up Saturday with 21 points and five rebounds in the one point victory. The Lady Barons entered the final quarter down eight points this time, but Baierl would scored 13 points in the quarter to put the team on her back and earn a sweep this week. Baierl once again hit the game-winner, this time in the paint with nine seconds remaining in the game.
PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Franciscan G Abby Baierl led the Lady Barons to a 2-0 record this week, and both wins were fourth quarter comebacks thanks to strong performances from Baierl. First in the win on Wednesday, Baeirl scored 18 points while going 40% from deep. The Lady Barons entered the 4th quarter down by 12, as Baierl scored 11 points, in the 4th to help lead the team to victory. Bairel also drained the three-pointer that put the Lady Barons up for good in the final minutes. Baierl followed it up Saturday with 21 points and five rebounds in the one point victory. The Lady Barons entered the final quarter down eight points this time, but Baierl would scored 13 points in the quarter to put the team on her back and earn a sweep this week. Baierl once again hit the game-winner, this time in the paint with nine seconds remaining in the game.
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