Colorado University Athletics
Burich To Miss 2015-16 Season With Torn ACL
November 06, 2015 | Women's Basketball
BOULDER – University of Colorado freshman Monica Burich will miss the 2015-16 women's basketball season after tearing the ACL in her left knee, head coach Linda Lappe announced Friday.
Burich, a 6'2” forward, suffered the injury during a routine practice drill late last month.
“We all feel for Monica and hope for a very speedy recovery,” said Lappe. “Even though injuries are a part of sports, it's always hard to lose a team member for the season. However, Monica is a fighter and is one of the most positive people I know so we're confident she will come out of this stronger and better than ever."
A three-sport high school standout from Roseville, Minn., Burich averaged over 18 points per game and nine rebounds as a senior. She finished her prep career with 1,266 points, 830 rebounds, 342 assists and 302 steals and was a two-time Class 4A All-State selection by the Minnesota Girls Basketball Coaches Association.
The Buffaloes are set to open their season on Saturday, Nov. 14 against Loyola Marymount at 2 p.m. at the Coors Events Center.
