A UNBC Lady Timberwolves basketball phenom has been recognized by the Canada-West conference.
Guard Maria Mongomo is named the Canada-West Third Star of the Week after delivering back-to-back, double-double performances this past weekend.
CW female three stars of the week:
1) Polischuk (REG)
2) Karstein (VIC)
3) Mongomo (UNBC)https://t.co/CdA3sPwIkl pic.twitter.com/qhoN67KSKz— Canada West (@CWUAA) January 17, 2017
The Las Palmas, Spain native tallied a 10-point, 11-rebound performance in just 26 minutes, as the Timberwolves took out Mount Royal 70-48 on Saturday night.
The following evening, the second-year psychology student had 15 points, 11 rebounds, and two steals as UNBC completed a crucial sweep of the Cougars with a 64-55 victory.
Mongomo is averaging 8.4 rebounds per game; 15.9 points per game, good enough for 9th best in the Canada-West conference, and is also ranked 6th in steals with 2.8 per game.
The Lady T-Wolves improved to 5-9 and are firmly in the playoff picture.
