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Home > Athletics > Varsity Teams > Basketball > Roster > Jess Olson Bio

Career Statistics

 Year

 GP-GS

Min

Pts-Avg

FG%

3PT%

FT%

Reb-Avg

A

TO

Blk

Stl

2006-07

28-28
29.4

236-8.4

.389
.255
.774
225-8.0
42
42
12
24
2007-08
19-16
31.4
223-11.7
.377
.300
.743
206-10.8
35
65
3
24

Totals

47-44
30.2

459-9.8

.384
.282
.758
431-9.2
77
105

15

48

2009-10 Game-by-Game Statistics

As a sophomore in 2007-08: Appeared in 19 games, making 16 starts at the forward position. Averaged a double-double on 11.7 points and 10.8 rebounds in 31.4 minutes played per outing. Collected 35 assists, 24 steals and three blocked shots. Drained 21 shots from beyond the arc and converted 74.3% (52-70) of her free throw attempts. Reached double digits in the scoring column 10 times and recorded nine double-doubles. Exploded for career highs of 24 points and 21 boards versus RPI (11/29/07). Posted 20 points and 16 rebounds in a 58-47 win over Western New England College (01/05/08). Boosted the Lyons to a thrilling 71-68 overtime victory at Emerson College with 20 points and 11 boards. After forcing overtime with a three-pointer in the waning seconds of regulation, she scored eight of Mount Holyoke's 12 extra session points. Finished with a career high four three pointers in the game.
2007-08 Game-by-Game Statistics

As a first year in 2006-07: Helped Mount Holyoke to its first ever NEWMAC Tournament Championship and the first NCAA Tournament appearance in program history. Started 28 games, playing 29.4 minutes per game. Made an immediate impact on the program as a first year player, racking up 8.4 points and a team-best 8.0 rebounds per contest. Shot 38.9% from the floor and 77.4% from the free-throw line. Totaled 42 assists, 24 steals and 12 blocks. Reached double digits in the scoring column 13 times and pulled down ten or more boards on seven occasions. Notched four double-doubles. Racked up season-highs of 15 points and 19 rebounds in the Lyons victory over Swarthmore College in the Championship game of the Seven Sisters Tournament (12/3/06). Amassed 13 points and 15 boards in a win at the Coast Guard Academy (2/7/07).
2006-07 Game-by-Game Statistics

Before Mount Holyoke: 2006 graduate of Highland High School. Three-year member of the varsity basketball team. Started all three seasons. Served as team captain. Was named team Most Valuable Player. An All-Region performer and member of the 2005 squad that captured the 5A Arizona State Championship. Played on a squad that defeated the fifth ranked team in the nation.

Personal: Born October 14, 1987. Daughter of Doug and Carol Olson of Gilbert, Ariz. Majoring in Neuroscience.

Career Highs (through 2008-09 season):
Points
- 24 (vs. Rensselaer - 11/29/07)
Field Goals Made - 8 (at Roger Williams - 12/01/07)
Field Goals Attempted - 25 (vs. Rensselaer - 11/29/07)
Field Goal % - .750 (6-8) (at Clark - 01/11/07)
3-Point Made - 5 (vs. Rensselaer - 11/29/07)
3-Point Attempted - 9 (vs. Rensselaer - 11/29/07)
3-Point % - .667 (2-3) (3 times)
Free Throw Made - 7 (at WNEC - 01/05/08)
Free Throw Attempted - 9 (vs. Rensselaer - 11/29/07)
Free Throw % - 1.000 (5 times)
Rebounds - 21 (vs. Rensselaer - 11/29/07)
Assists - 6 (at WPI - 01/27/07)
Steals - 3 (4 times)
Blocked Shots - 2 (2 times)
Turnovers - 9 (at Brandeis - 11/16/07)
Fouls - 5 (2 times)
Minutes - 40 (vs. Rensselaer - 11/29/07)
Double-Doubles - 15 (9 in 2007-08, 6 in 2006-07)

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