Markley Named Ivy Leauge Women's Basketball Player of the Week
Photo courtesy of Gil Talbot.
Junior Emma Markley was named Ivy League Women’s
Basketball Player of the Week for her efforts in Harvard’s
82-81 win over Boston College Saturday night, as announced by the
conference office today.
Markley connected of 10-of-18 shots from the field for 23 points
and grabbed five rebounds to lead the Crimson. Markley’s free
throw with 15 seconds on the clock held up as the game-winning
basket. She scored 17 of her 23 points in the second half. The
Yorktown Heights, N.Y., native also had two blocks and an assist in
the win.
Markley, a second-team All-Ivy League recipient last year, was
named Ivy League Player of the Week three times in 2008-09.
Freshman Victoria Lippert was named to the honor roll. She had 14
points, four rebounds, a block and a steal in the win.
Harvard hosts Maine Tuesday, Nov. 17 in its second straight home
game of the season. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m.
