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Student Athletes of the Week
| Week of 1/24-1/30: |
| Name: Candice Dupree |
Candice Dupree |
| Sport: Women’s Basketball |
| Year: Junior |
| Position: Center |
| Hometown: Tampa, Fla./Wharton |
| Notes: Dupree averaged 19 ppg and 10.33 rebounds this week to lead the Owls to three straight victories, including their second win over a ranked team, and a #24 National Ranking. Against LaSalle, Dupree earned her seventh double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds and five steals and two blocks to lead Temple over LaSalle and gain a share of the Big 5 crown. Against Fordham, the junior had game highs of four steals and four blocks to go along with her 14 points and nine rebounds. However, it was her performance against #25 Richmond that was her most impressive. Dupree scored a career-high 31 points, including 18 in the first half, and grabbed 12 boards for a 82-62 win. The Owls are currently 15-3, 7-0 in the A-10 and on a 12-game winning streak to tie a program record, held since the 1923-24 season when the Owls finished at 12-0. Dupree was also named Big 5 Player of the Week.
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