Tara Giallonardo of the Niagara College women's basketball program has been named OCAA women's basketball athlete of the week. Giallonardo has been instrumental in helping the Knights to a 4-0 record to start the season.
The five-foot-six native of Fonthill had her best game of the season on Friday, November 8th versus the Sheridan Bruins. The veteran fifth-year guard finished the contest with 23 points, eight rebounds, five assists, and five steals.
Niagara College women's basketball head coach Mike Beccaria commented "Tara's play over the last two games has been outstanding. She's athletic, understands the game, and is an all-around good person."
Giallonardo joined the Knights prior to this season after spending the previous four years as a member of the Brock University Badgers. She is currently enrolled in the Niagara College exercise science for fitness and health promotion program.
Giallonardo and the rest of the OCAA's fifth ranked Knights will face the undefeated Humber Hawks at the Humber Athletic Centre on Wednesday, November 13th. The winner will have temporary bragging rights as the first place team in the OCAA West Division.
