Rookie Ayala Oren's Breakout 27-Point Game Leads Duquesne to Victory
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Israeli guard Ayala Oren scored a career-high 27 points, including clutch free throws, to lead Duquesne University to a 75-71 win over Kent State. The freshman's breakout performance also included 7 assists and 4 rebounds, helping her team improve to 3-1. Coaches and reporters praised Oren's exceptional play, with one urging fans to "remember the name."
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- Ayala Oren scored 27 points, 7 assists, and 4 rebounds in Duquesne's 75-71 win.
- Oren shot 9-of-9 from the free-throw line in the final minute of the game.
- This was Oren's fourth NCAA game, with previous scores of 4, 3, and 8 points.
- Duquesne came back from a 15-point deficit to secure the victory.
- A reporter urged fans to "remember the name Ayala Oren" after her performance.
Israeli guard Ayala Oren delivered a standout performance, scoring 27 points to lead Duquesne University to a 75-71 win over Kent State on Saturday. Oren, a freshman in the NCAA, had previously scored 4, 3, and 8 points in her first three games. In addition to her scoring, which included 4-of-6 three-pointers and a perfect 9-of-9 from the free-throw line in the final minute, Oren contributed 7 assists, 4 rebounds, 3 steals, and a block. Her performance helped Duquesne improve its season record to 3-1.
Following the game, prominent women's college basketball reporter Talia Goodman urged observers to "remember the name Ayala Oren," calling her the key player in Duquesne's victory. Duquesne's coach, Dan Burt, praised Oren's exceptional performance, noting her ability to perform under pressure, especially her perfect free-throw shooting in the crucial final moments after the team had come back from a 15-point deficit.
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