University of Minnesota Athletics
DUSTY RYCHART NAMED BIG TEN PLAYER OF THE WEEK
1/22/2001 12:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
PurdUniversity of Minnesota junior forward Dusty Rychart has been named the Big Ten Player of the Week for his performances in Minnesota's wins over Purdue and Indiana. Rychart led the Golden Gophers in points and assists against Purdue and points and rebounds against Indiana.
In Wednesday's 70-67 victory over Purdue, Rychart scored 23 points, 14 in the second half. He also recorded a team-high five assists and five rebounds. Rychart earned his third double-double of the season against Indiana, scoring 21 points and pulling down 16 rebounds. He once again had a big second half to lift the Golden Gophers to victory with 11 points and 10 rebounds in the second half. He added his final six points and a rebound in the overtime period.
This is the second time is his career Rychart has been named Big Ten Player of the Week. He also received the honor on November 22, 1999. This is the first such honor for a Golden Gopher this season.
In Wednesday's 70-67 victory over Purdue, Rychart scored 23 points, 14 in the second half. He also recorded a team-high five assists and five rebounds. Rychart earned his third double-double of the season against Indiana, scoring 21 points and pulling down 16 rebounds. He once again had a big second half to lift the Golden Gophers to victory with 11 points and 10 rebounds in the second half. He added his final six points and a rebound in the overtime period.
This is the second time is his career Rychart has been named Big Ten Player of the Week. He also received the honor on November 22, 1999. This is the first such honor for a Golden Gopher this season.
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