Congratulations to Laura Sweeney who scored her 1000th career point tonight at DePaul with a three pointer from the top of the key at the 19 minute mark of the first half.
Sweeney becomes the 23rd Villanova player to attain this lofty height and one of only a handful to accomplish the feat in less than four years. Only two players did it in two seasons. Leading all-time scorer Shelley Pennefather (2,408 points) broke the barrier in her sophomore year and Laura Kurz scored 1064 in her remaining two years of eligibility after transferring from Duke. Kurz scored her 1000th overall career point in an interesting fashion, getting fouled on a three ball that would have gotten her exactly 1000. Not to be denied she stepped to the line and hit all three.
In addition to her scoring ability, Sweeney is also already moving up on the all-time leaders in rebounds. After eclipsing the 500 board mark earlier this year, she is currently in 15th place with 532 going into tonight‘s game, only three behind the #14 position.
An impressive career accomplishment with more to come. Anticipate that Villanova will mark her achievement with some sort of pre-game presentation next Tuesday at the Georgetown game.
Sweeney becomes the 23rd Villanova player to attain this lofty height and one of only a handful to accomplish the feat in less than four years. Only two players did it in two seasons. Leading all-time scorer Shelley Pennefather (2,408 points) broke the barrier in her sophomore year and Laura Kurz scored 1064 in her remaining two years of eligibility after transferring from Duke. Kurz scored her 1000th overall career point in an interesting fashion, getting fouled on a three ball that would have gotten her exactly 1000. Not to be denied she stepped to the line and hit all three.
In addition to her scoring ability, Sweeney is also already moving up on the all-time leaders in rebounds. After eclipsing the 500 board mark earlier this year, she is currently in 15th place with 532 going into tonight‘s game, only three behind the #14 position.
An impressive career accomplishment with more to come. Anticipate that Villanova will mark her achievement with some sort of pre-game presentation next Tuesday at the Georgetown game.