15 Polina Ovchinnikova
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- Height:
- 5'9
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- Year:
- Jr.
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- Hometown:
- Moscow, Russia
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- High School:
- IMG Academy (FL)
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- Position:
- G
Bio
CAREER BESTS
Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals | Blocks |
7 (12/29/19 vs. MSOE) | 8 (Twice, last 11/19/19 vs. Conn. College) | 5 (1/8/20 at Salem State) | 2 (Twice, last 12/29/19 vs MSOE | 1 (Twice, last 2/15/20 vs. SJM) |
AS A JUNIOR...
- The 2020-21 season was cancelled due to the COVID19 pandemic forcing the ECWBB team to not compete in any games
- Named to the GNAC Academic All-Conference Team
AS A SOPHOMORE...
- Played in 26 games, earning one start during Emmanuel's GNAC Championship season
- Averaged 10.5 minutes per game while averaging 2.0 rebounds per game
- Tied a career-high with eight rebounds on November 19 vs. Connecticut College in EC's 66-48 "W"
- Made first career start on November 26 vs. Emerson College, going 1-for-1 from the field and 2-for-2 from the free throw line for four point over 21 minutes of action
- Scored a season-high seven points on December 29 at the D3Hoops.com Classic in Las Vegas, NV
- Dished out a career-best five assists on January 8 vs. Salem State in an 87-48 road win
- Closed the year with 36 points, 53 rebounds, 14 assists, five steals and two blocks
- Named to the GNAC Academic All-Conference Team
AS A FIRST YEAR...
- Appeared in eight games before having season-ending surgery during rookie campaign.
- Made collegiate debut on November 17, 2018 in a 96-63 victory over Galludet, scoring a season-high six points in the win.
- Grabbed a season-best eight rebounds on December 6, 2018 in Emmanuel's 114-40 win vs. Pine Manor.
- Made an appearance in the Saints December 30, 2018 win over Ramapo marking the 116th victory of Head Coach Andy Yosinoff's career to set the all-time record for NCAA Division III Women's Basketball coaching victories.
BEFORE EMMANUEL...
- Ovchinnikova grew up in Moscow, Russia and moved to Florida to attend IMG Academy
- Played four-years of varsity basketball at IMG Academy
- Played on the Russian National Team
PLAYER PROFILE
Major: Mathematics: Stats and Data Analytics
Career Aspirations: Travel the world
Favorite Movie: Alice in Wonderland
Favorite Book: Ready Player One
Favorite Pre-game Meal: Fruit
Favorite Spot on the EC Campus: Gym
Most Exciting Athletic Experience: Winning nationals in Russia
Most Respected Professional Athlete: Kawhi Leonard