BOSTON – Vermont junior Emma Utterback has been named America East Player of the Week after leading the Catamounts in a 2-0 week at home. The conference made the announcement on Monday.
 
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Utterback averaged 14.5 points on 55.6% shooting as the Catamounts defeated LIU, 52-51 and Loyola Chicago, 72-62, with both wins coming at Patrick Gym. The guard hit 10-of-18 attempts from the floor and averaged 5.5 rebounds. Utterback also averaged 2.5 assists.
 
Sunday's victory over Loyola Chicago was a career day for the Greenwood, Indiana native. Utterback converted on 7-of-13 field goal attempts and cashed in nine free throws en route to a career-high 23 points. The junior also pulled in eight rebounds.
 
The Player of the Week honor is the first of Utterback's career. Utterback and the Catamounts return to action on Wednesday (Dec. 8) to host Dartmouth at Patrick Gym. The opening tip is scheduled for 6 p.m. Tickets are available for purchase at UVMathletics.com/Tickets. Fans can also listen online at Catamounts All-Access with the new voice of the Catamounts Cooper Boardman on the call.  
 
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