Sophomore forward Abby O’Connor is coming off an impressive first-year campaign for the Loyola women’s basketball team (3-2), one that included being named to the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) All-Freshman Team. She was also the only player on the team to start in all 30 games last season.
Now, early in her second year on the team, O’Connor said she’s feeling more comfortable than she did through six games last year.
“Last year as a [first-year], I wasn’t ready for the role I was given as a starter,” O’Connor said. “This year, I know my role already, which is nice.