Megan Walker was out with a fever for UConn’s 98-42 win over Saint Louis Tuesday night, leaving room for the bench to impact the game. Freshman Olivia Nelson-Ododa stepped up and did just that.
Nelson-Ododa has already become a top option off the bench for the Huskies. She was the only player outside the starting lineup to enter the Notre Dame game Sunday and played 16 minutes with Napheesa Collier in foul trouble, adding five points, five rebounds, and a block against the Irish. She also picked up four fouls while on the floor.
On Tuesday, Nelson-Ododa had another opportunity to show her ability to be a sixth option for the Huskies.