RELEASE DATE: 11/22/05

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MOUNTIES JESSICA UHRICH NAMED PSAC EAST PLAYER OF THE WEEK

MANSFIELD – Mansfield University’s Jessica Uhrich (Palmyra/Palmyra) has been named the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Eastern Division Player of the Week for her outstanding performance in the week ending 11/20.

Uhrich led Mansfield to a 2-0 record at the Mansfield Classic. Over the two-game span, she averaged 16.5 points and 12.0 rebounds while shooting 52.5% (12-23) from the floor and 88.9% (8-9) from the charity stripe. The junior forward also dished out five assists and had three steals. In the win over District of Columbia, Uhrich scored 19 points while pulling down a career best 17 rebounds.

It marks the third time in her career Uhrich has earned PSAC East Player of the Week honors.

Mansfield is 2-0 on the season and will travel to Houghton tonight before a Sunday afternoon game at Lycoming College.
 

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