Monica Lamb-Powell, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

    

Monica Lamb-Powell

American basketball player

Date of Birth: 11-Oct-1964

Place of Birth: Houston, Texas, United States

Profession: basketball player

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Libra


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About Monica Lamb-Powell

  • Monica Lamb-Powell or Monica Lamb (born October 11, 1964) is an American former basketball player.
  • She played for the Houston Comets in the WNBA and US National Teams.
  • She is now the founder and president of the Monica Lamb Wellness Foundation. Lamb played on the 1983 World University games team, coached by Jill Hutchison.
  • She helped the team win the gold medal for the USA team.Lamb was selected to be a member of the team representing the USA at the 1987 World University Games held in Zagreb, Yugoslavia.
  • The USA team won four of the five contests.
  • In the opening game against Poland, Lamb was the second leading scorer for the USA with 16 points.
  • After winning their next game against Finland, the USA faced the host team Yugoslavia.
  • The game went to overtime, but Yugoslavia prevailed, 93–89.
  • The USA faced China in the next game.
  • They won 84–83, but they needed to win by at least five points to remain in medal contention.
  • The won the final game against Canada to secure fifth place.
  • Lamb averaged 11.4 points per games, tied for first on the team.
  • She averaged 4.6 rebounds per game, second most on the team.

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