While at Kirkwood

O'Connell played two years at Kirkwood and won the NJCAA National Championship this past season with a 35-1 record. Academically she excelled as well, being named to the Dean's List and was a Chancellor's Merit Award winner. O'Connell averaged 8 ppg, 4 rpg and shot 51% from the floor. She is a 32% shooter from the three point line. She was named to the All-Conference team this year.

Prep

At Xavier High School, O'Connell was named to the All-Conference (MVC), All-Metro and 3A All-State teams. She was the 3A All-Tournament Team captain and a nominee for Athlete of the Year. Xavier took the State Championship her senior year after amassing a 26-1 record. The Saints also took the state title her sophomore year.

Personal

Born July 30, 1987. She is the daughter of Steve and Patricia O'Connell and has four siblings, Shamus, Anna, Connor and Daniel. O'Connell plans on majoring in communications while at IPFW.

Coach Paul on O'Connell

"O'Connell is a forward who runs the floor very well and can finish. She has good range and is active defensively. She knows how to win."