RICHMOND, Ky. – Eastern Kentucky University freshman Dafne Gianesini was named College Sports Madness Ohio Valley Conference Player of the Week on Monday.
 
Gianesini was instant offense against No. 15 Northwestern.
 
The 5-10 forward from Italy, posted a team-high 14 points and one rebound in only 12 minutes off the bench
 
Gianesini shot 5-for-7 from the field and 3-for-4 from the three-point line.
 
Eastern returns to the court on Wednesday when the Colonels welcome in conference foe Eastern Illinois to McBrayer Arena at 5 p.m.