Colorado University Athletics
Kara Richards Named Athlete of the Week
March 08, 2005 | General, Women's Basketball
BOULDER-- Freshman post player Kara Richards was named CU Athlete of the Week after her 19 point five- rebound performance in Colorado's 78-76 win over rival Nebraska this past Wednesday at the Coors Events Center.
The Graham, Texas native went 8-of-12 from the field, and 3-for-4 from the charity stripe, leading Colorado with 19 points. Richards also grabbed five rebounds, blocked two shots, and dished out one assist in head coach Ceal Barry's home finale, helping the legend go out on top with a nail-biting win over Nebraska.
Richards and the rest of the Colorado women's basketball team will be in action Tuesday when they play Iowa State in the opening round of the Big 12 Tournament.
Others nominated for this week's award were Hugh Charles (indoor track and field).
Indoor Tack and Field: Hugh Charles, Freshman, Southlake, Texas
The freshman placed sixth in the long jump with a jump of 7.49m in the Pre-nationals Qualifier meet on Saturday, at the University of Notre Dame, earning an NCAA provisional mark. He competed along with three other Buffs for a chance to compete in the NCAA Indoor National Meet this coming weekend.
