Player out for season
Utah State women’s basketball player Chelsea Burns was medically disqualified because of a knee injury, as announced in a press release Dec. 6.
The junior from Carlsbad, Calif., was diagnosed with an osteochondral defect and meniscus tear, which will require surgery.
USU head coach Reagan Pebley said the injury is disappointing.
“Chelsea’s been so committed,” Pebley said. “(She is) an unselfish player — an incredible Aggie on and off the court. She’s also very involved in community service and with the student-athlete advisory council, as a student-athlete mentor.
Burns was injured for the duration of the 2009-10 season with a similar knee injury but started four games for the Aggies this season and played in five.
“I’m sad for her,” Pebley said. “I also know there’s a great opportunity ahead of her with the career goals she has and she’s already focused on that.”
– tavin.stucki@aggiemail.usu.edu