Whitney Shines….Dougherty Howard and Angel City FC to Kick-off Season….Omoruyi Earns Big-10 Honors….A Brother Lends a Hand
Whitney Shines in Second Game
Newest KK Skrljevo addition, Kahlil Whitney, was a key contributor Tuesday night in their 107-87 victory. Whitney shot 6-11 (54%) from the field, dropping 13 points, while adding 2 assists, 4 total rebounds and 3 steals, in only his second appearance for the Croatian club.
Skrljevo and Kahlil return to action Monday vs Furnir at 2PM EST.
Dougherty Howard and Angel City FC set to Kick-off NWSHL Season this Weekend
The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) season kicks off this weekend, with a marque match-up between Meggie Dougherty Howard’s Angel City FC and expansion team Bay FC. Kick-off at Angle City FC’s BMO Stadium in Los Angeles is set for Sunday, March 17, at 7:30 pm EST.
Angle City FC, with a roster boasting both seasoned veterans and rising stars, is hoping to build off of a solid 2023 campaign. Meggie Dougherty-Howard, a dynamic midfielder, is in her first season with Angle City FC and expects to play a key role for the Los Angeles based club in 2024. ”
“I’m very excited to begin the 2024 season.” said Dougherty. “LA is a fantastic sports city with smart and enthusiastic fans. I’m thrilled to be a part of it and feel the energy of the stadium this weekend.”
Omoruyi Earns Multiple Big-10 Honors
Clifford “Big Cliff” Omoruyi’s exceptional defensive prowess this season has garnered him a spot on the Big Ten All-Defensive Team, for a second straight season. This comes as no surprise, as Omoruyi was top three in the country in blocks per game all season averaging around 2.8 – 3.3 per game, and amassing 91 total blocks in 31 games played. He also added 21 steals to go along with that.
In addition, Omoruyi has also received Big Ten Honorable Mention, and was a part of the Big Ten Third team last season, showcasing his consistency throughout his older years at Rutgers. Omoruyi averaged 10.7 Points per game, 8.5 Rebounds per game, and shot 52% from the field in the 2023-2024 campaign.
A Brother Lends a Hand
Clifford “It had been four years since Cliff Omoruyi had seen his brother Fred, or any member of his family in Nigeria.
Muhammad and Felyce Oliver have become Cliff’s family here in the States, but The Big 10 Network was there to capture a touching family reunion as Cliff played his final game at Rutgers. Watch Below.
