July 22, 2005

2005 Big Ten Foreign Tour Box and Stats (Game 1)
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2005 Big Ten Foreign Tour Box and Stats (Game 2)
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EVANSTON, Ill. - Senior Ifeoma Okonkwo (Spring Texas/ Kline Oak) contributed 12 points, five rebounds and three assists in the Big Ten All-Star's record-breaking 114-57 win over the Netherlands national team on Tuesday. The following day, Okonkwo continued her consistent production, netting 13 points, two rebounds and two assists in a 107-52 victory over the Netherlands.

In Tuesday's game, Okonkwo went 6-for-8 from the field, aiding the team to its highest point total in the Tour's 13-year history. The team shot 48-of-69 from the field and went 14-for-15 from the free-throw line.

Additionally, seven of the 12 Big Ten all-stars tallied double-figures, led by Iowa senior Crystal Smith and Indiana senior Cyndi Valentin, who posted 17 and 16 points, respectively. Michigan State junior Victoria Lucas-Perry chipped in 13 points, four assists and a team-high eight rebounds in the debut.

In the second showdown against the Netherlands, Okonkwo was 6-for-10 from the field and 1-for-3 from the charity stripe. She is now tied for second on the tour in points per game, averaging 12.5.

Five student-athletes notched double figures, led by Penn State's Adrienne Squire's team-high 19 points.

The All-Stars close out their three-game set with the Netherlands in Amsterdam on Thursday. Following a day off for sightseeing, the competition resumes Saturday in Aalst, Belgium against the Belgium National Team. The Tour concludes Monday with a contest in Brussels against Luxembourg.

The Big Ten is looking for its fourth consecutive undefeated Tour. The team now has won 16 straight contests and gone 48-18 (.727) since the inception of the Tour in 1992, which has been conducted annually except for 2003.

For more information, visit the Big Ten's website at Big Ten Conference.

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