UConn’s Ayanna Patterson to return Monday vs. DePaul after lacking 4 video games in concussion protocol
When the UConn Huskies welcome the DePaul Blue Demons to Gampel Pavilion on Monday evening, they’ll additionally welcome ahead Ayanna Patterson again to the ground.
The 6-foot-2 freshman from Fort Wayne, Ind. has missed the crew’s final 4 video games whereas in concussion protocol, however SNY’s Maria Marino reports that Patterson shall be accessible in opposition to DePaul.
Patterson hasn’t performed since Jan. 5 in opposition to Xavier, however she’s been a key depth piece for the Huskies, averaging 3.2 factors and a couple of.7 rebounds in simply over 12 minutes per sport.
With Patterson again on the ground, UConn could have eight wholesome gamers for the primary time since their Jan. 15 win over Georgetown. Even with a shortened bench, UConn was capable of cruise to victories over Seton Corridor (103-58) and Butler (79-39).
The 17-2 Huskies are at the moment the No. 5 crew within the nation.