BOSTON – Freshman forward Anna Olson was named America East Rookie of the Week after an impressive debut weekend against UMass Lowell for the Catamounts. The league made the announcement Wednesday evening following the rescheduled weekend game between Maine and Hartford.

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Olson earned her first career double-double on Sunday with 11 points and 10 rebounds in Vermont's 61-56 win over the River Hawks. She also had one steal, one block and an assist. In her collegiate debut on Saturday she chipped in eight points.
 
Last year Vermont's Emma Utterback was named America East Rookie of the Week three times.
 
The Catamounts are scheduled to return to action on Sunday, December 27 at 4 p.m. as they face NJIT as an America East foe for the first time. On Monday, December 28 the teams will play again at 2 p.m. All the action from Newark will be broadcast on ESPN+. Fans can also listen to the contest on WVMT AM 620/96.3 FM with Maura Sheridan on the call.
 
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