North Carolina State University Athletics
Elissa Cunane Named ACC Rookie of the Week
12/10/2018 2:05:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Freshman center averaged 15.5 points in two recent wins
December 10, 2018
Â
GREENSBORO, N.C. – Freshman center Elissa Cunane of the 10th-ranked NC State women's basketball team (10-0) was named Atlantic Coast Conference Rookie of the Week Monday afternoon.
Â
The Summerfield, N.C., native had a strong week for the Wolfpack in wins over Hampton (83-51) and at Georgetown (76-65). In just 18 minutes on the court during the win over Hampton, Cunane scored eight points on 2-4 shooting (4-6 FT), grabbed seven rebounds, swatted two blocks, and had one assist. During the Wolfpack's win at Georgetown, the freshman tied a career high with 23 points on 9-15 shooting (5-6 FT) while pulling down two rebounds, dishing out two assists, and swiping one steal.
Â
For the week, she averaged 15.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game while shooting 11-19 (.579) from the field and 9-12 (.750) from the charity stripe.
Â
Cunane is the first Wolfpack player to earn ACC Rookie of the Week honors since Aislinn Konig did so on Dec. 19 of the 2016-17 season.
Â
Ranked 10th for the second straight week, the Wolfpack is next in action at home on Saturday, Dec. 15 when Maine comes to Raleigh. Tip-off from Kay Yow Court inside James T. Valvano Arena at Reynolds Coliseum is scheduled for 6 pm with live video coverage provided by ACC Network Extra.
Â
#GoPack | @PackWomensBBall
Â
Â
GREENSBORO, N.C. – Freshman center Elissa Cunane of the 10th-ranked NC State women's basketball team (10-0) was named Atlantic Coast Conference Rookie of the Week Monday afternoon.
Â
The Summerfield, N.C., native had a strong week for the Wolfpack in wins over Hampton (83-51) and at Georgetown (76-65). In just 18 minutes on the court during the win over Hampton, Cunane scored eight points on 2-4 shooting (4-6 FT), grabbed seven rebounds, swatted two blocks, and had one assist. During the Wolfpack's win at Georgetown, the freshman tied a career high with 23 points on 9-15 shooting (5-6 FT) while pulling down two rebounds, dishing out two assists, and swiping one steal.
Â
For the week, she averaged 15.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game while shooting 11-19 (.579) from the field and 9-12 (.750) from the charity stripe.
Â
Cunane is the first Wolfpack player to earn ACC Rookie of the Week honors since Aislinn Konig did so on Dec. 19 of the 2016-17 season.
Â
Ranked 10th for the second straight week, the Wolfpack is next in action at home on Saturday, Dec. 15 when Maine comes to Raleigh. Tip-off from Kay Yow Court inside James T. Valvano Arena at Reynolds Coliseum is scheduled for 6 pm with live video coverage provided by ACC Network Extra.
Â
#GoPack | @PackWomensBBall
Â
Players Mentioned
Center
/ Women's Basketball
Guard
/ Women's BasketballNCAA Tournament R32 vs. Michigan Postgame
Wednesday, March 25
NCAA Tournament R32 Press Conference
Saturday, March 21
NCAA Tournament R64 Press Conference vs. Tennessee
Saturday, March 21
NC State WBB NCAAT R64 Pre Presser
Friday, March 20