Jesseca Brown has rewritten the OCAA record books.
With her 1,207th career point, scored on Saturday against the St. Clair Saints, Brown became the OCAA’s all-time career leader in points.
The milestone now means that Redeemer University College holds the career points record in two of the major women’s OCAA varsity sports. A year ago, Redeemer’s Curtiss Straatsma broke the all-time career points record in OCAA women’s volleyball.
Brown began her career as a Royal in 2012, putting up 310 total points en route to being named the OCAA Women’s Basketball Rookie of the Year. She followed up her rookie season with 275 points over the next two years before being named the OCAA West Scoring Champion in 2016 with 362 total points. This year, she has scored 264 points and has six games remaining on the league schedule.
When Brown arrived at Redeemer, the Royals were riding an enormous losing streak, having not won an OCAA league game in their past 87 attempts. Since her first season, with the exception of the 2014-2015 season, Brown has lead the Lady Royals to six or more wins each year. With six games remaining on the 2016-2017 schedule, Redeemer has already had six wins. They currently occupy a playoff spot, with sights set on the first potential playoff basketball game for women’s basketball in team history.
“When I first got to Redeemer, I had no idea that I would be where I am now, especially breaking an OCAA record,” said Brown. “It makes me happy that I can contribute to my team. I wouldn’t be in this point in my career if it weren’t for my team, coaches and everyone who has supported me at Redeemer.”
Head coach Rob Hooper recruited Brown for New Brunswick, knowing she was a special player.
“She came to Redeemer as a kid from a small island off the coast of New Brunswick,” said Hooper. “She quickly became a great player, one of the best the league has seen. She helped shape the program and other players wanted to come and play at Redeemer because of her. She truly is a game-changer on the court most nights and has been a program-changer for Redeemer.”
The Royals’ attention will now turn heavily to the remaining games on the schedule. Looking to make the playoffs for the first time, the team will continue to rely on Brown as she plays out the final games of her career and her final chance at a coveted OCAA championship berth.
Jesseca Brown has rewritten the OCAA record books.
With her 1,207th career point, scored on Saturday against the St. Clair Saints, Brown became the OCAA’s all-time career leader in points.
The milestone now means that Redeemer University College holds the career points record in two of the major women’s OCAA varsity sports. A year ago, Redeemer’s Curtiss Straatsma broke the all-time career points record in OCAA women’s volleyball.
Brown began her career as a Royal in 2012, putting up 310 total points en route to being named the OCAA Women’s Basketball Rookie of the Year. She followed up her rookie season with 275 points over the next two years before being named the OCAA West Scoring Champion in 2016 with 362 total points. This year, she has scored 264 points and has six games remaining on the league schedule.
When Brown arrived at Redeemer, the Royals were riding an enormous losing streak, having not won an OCAA league game in their past 87 attempts. Since her first season, with the exception of the 2014-2015 season, Brown has lead the Lady Royals to six or more wins each year. With six games remaining on the 2016-2017 schedule, Redeemer has already had six wins. They currently occupy a playoff spot, with sights set on the first potential playoff basketball game for women’s basketball in team history.
“When I first got to Redeemer, I had no idea that I would be where I am now, especially breaking an OCAA record,” said Brown. “It makes me happy that I can contribute to my team. I wouldn’t be in this point in my career if it weren’t for my team, coaches and everyone who has supported me at Redeemer.”
Head coach Rob Hooper recruited Brown for New Brunswick, knowing she was a special player.
“She came to Redeemer as a kid from a small island off the coast of New Brunswick,” said Hooper. “She quickly became a great player, one of the best the league has seen. She helped shape the program and other players wanted to come and play at Redeemer because of her. She truly is a game-changer on the court most nights and has been a program-changer for Redeemer.”
The Royals’ attention will now turn heavily to the remaining games on the schedule. Looking to make the playoffs for the first time, the team will continue to rely on Brown as she plays out the final games of her career and her final chance at a coveted OCAA championship berth.
Jesseca Brown has rewritten the OCAA record books.
With her 1,207th career point, scored on Saturday against the St. Clair Saints, Brown became the OCAA’s all-time career leader in points.
The milestone now means that Redeemer University College holds the career points record in two of the major women’s OCAA varsity sports. A year ago, Redeemer’s Curtiss Straatsma broke the all-time career points record in OCAA women’s volleyball.
Brown began her career as a Royal in 2012, putting up 310 total points en route to being named the OCAA Women’s Basketball Rookie of the Year. She followed up her rookie season with 275 points over the next two years before being named the OCAA West Scoring Champion in 2016 with 362 total points. This year, she has scored 264 points and has six games remaining on the league schedule.
When Brown arrived at Redeemer, the Royals were riding an enormous losing streak, having not won an OCAA league game in their past 87 attempts. Since her first season, with the exception of the 2014-2015 season, Brown has lead the Lady Royals to six or more wins each year. With six games remaining on the 2016-2017 schedule, Redeemer has already had six wins. They currently occupy a playoff spot, with sights set on the first potential playoff basketball game for women’s basketball in team history.
“When I first got to Redeemer, I had no idea that I would be where I am now, especially breaking an OCAA record,” said Brown. “It makes me happy that I can contribute to my team. I wouldn’t be in this point in my career if it weren’t for my team, coaches and everyone who has supported me at Redeemer.”
Head coach Rob Hooper recruited Brown for New Brunswick, knowing she was a special player.
“She came to Redeemer as a kid from a small island off the coast of New Brunswick,” said Hooper. “She quickly became a great player, one of the best the league has seen. She helped shape the program and other players wanted to come and play at Redeemer because of her. She truly is a game-changer on the court most nights and has been a program-changer for Redeemer.”
The Royals’ attention will now turn heavily to the remaining games on the schedule. Looking to make the playoffs for the first time, the team will continue to rely on Brown as she plays out the final games of her career and her final chance at a coveted OCAA championship berth.