It was a normal off-season women’s basketball practice. Nirel Lougbo just came off her first-year season where she averaged 2.3 rebounds, 1.5 points and 1.3 assists after appearing in all 32 games during the 2019-20 season.
With the graduation of former guard Isabelle Spingola, the 5-foot-10 guard was entering her sophomore season looking to take on a bigger role and more minutes in the guard rotation.
However, with opening day right around the corner, Lougbo’s path took an unexpected turn.
A sudden knee injury forced her season to come to an end and for her to take a medical redshirt season.