Biography
Outlook & Highlights
Member of UT’s Dean’s List in Spring 2016 Semester ... Transfer from Murray St. University (Sat out 2015-16 campaign due to NCAA transfer rules) ... Started 27 of 61 games in two collegiate seasons (once in 2016-17, 26 in 2014-15 with Racers) ... Scored in double figures on 18 occasions (six times in 2016-17, 12 in 2014-15 with Racers) ... Tallied at least 20 points on two occasions (once in 2016-17, once in 2014-15 with Racers) ... Combo guard who brings speed, quickness, and athletic ability to backcourt.
As a Redshirt Sophomore (2016-17)
Appeared in 32 games, making one start at Kent St. (Jan. 21) ... Averaged 5.5 points, 1.0 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 0.5 steals in 13.4 minutes per game ... In MAC contests, tallied 2.6 ppg, 0.6 rpg, 0.6 apg and 0.3 spg in 9.6 mpg ... Earned team’s “Most Improved Award” ... Finished first on team in free throw percentage (.800, 32-of-40), third in three-point field-goal percentage (.302, 16-of-53), tied for third in overall field-goal percentage (.427, 64-of-150), tied for fourth in three-point field-goals made (16) and fifth in assists ... Led Rockets in scoring, rebounding, assists and steals once ... Contributed 11.3 points (third-highest total on team), 1.5 boards and 0.3 helpers in 15.3 minutes per contest in MAC Tournament (March 6-11) ... Totaled season-high 20 points, season-tying best four caroms and one dime in 25 minutes vs. Northern Illinois in championship game of MAC Tournament (March 11) ... Poured in 14 points, three boards, two helpers and two thefts in team-tying best 26 minutes vs. UIC (Dec. 1) ... Contributed team-high 13 points and two rebounds in 21 minutes vs. Akron in first round of MAC Tournament (March 6) ... Tallied eight points in third quarter vs. Buffalo in semifinals of MAC Tournament (March 10) ... Totaled two points, two caroms and one dime in five minutes in second period to spark 11-0 run at Ball St. in regular-season finale (March 4) ... Finished with five points and one assist vs. Western Michigan (Feb. 25) ... Had eight points vs. Northern Illinois (Jan. 14) ... Contributed eight points and three helpers in 19 minutes vs. Detroit Mercy in non-league finale (Dec. 21) ... Tallied 10 points, two rebounds and two assists in 21 minutes vs. No. 2 Notre Dame (Dec. 18) ... Totaled seven points, season-best four caroms, season-tying high four dimes and one steal in 23 minutes vs. Madonna (Dec. 4) ... Registered eight points, season-high four assists and collegiate-best three steals in 28 minutes vs. Davidson in first round of Cancun Challenge (Nov. 24) ... Tallied 10 points, one carom, one dime and career-tying best two thefts at Cleveland St. (Nov. 19) ... Contributed 10 points in only 15 minutes vs. Rhode Island in home opener (Nov. 15) ... Had nine points and two helpers in 13 minutes at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi in season opener (Nov. 12).
As a Sophomore (2015-16)
Sat out season per NCAA transfer rules.
As a Freshman (2014-15 @ Murray St.)
Appeared in 29 games, making 26 starts ... Started first 26 contests (Nov. 14-Feb. 14) ... Averaged 8.9 points, 2.5 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 0.4 steals per game ... In OVC contests, tallied 7.1 ppg and 2.1 rpg in 20.5 mpg ... Shot 37.1 percent (93-of-251) from floor, including 20.9 percent (9-of-43) from three-point land, and 61.2 percent (63-of-103) from free throw line ... Led team in helpers, as well as finishing second in games started, third in scoring and field goals made, and fourth in free throws made and minutes played ... Finished with season-high 24 points in 32 minutes at Tennessee Tech (Jan. 8) ... Posted 18 points in 34 minutes vs. Tennessee St. (Jan. 15) ... Totaled first-collegiate double-double with 17 points and season-best 11 helpers vs. Brescia (Dec. 30) ... Dished out 10 dimes in season-high 35 minutes at SIU Edwardsville (Jan. 24) ... Poured in 18 points in 33 minutes at Kennesaw St. (Dec. 6) ... Tallied 16 points in 30 minutes vs. Belmont (Jan. 17) ... Registered 15 points, season-tying best five caroms and four dimes vs. Evansville (Dec. 3) ... Contributed 10 points, seven assists and season-tying high two thefts in only 19 minutes vs. Blackburn (Nov. 18).
High School (Horn Lake)
As a Senior — Averaged 14.0 points per game ... Led school to Mississippi Class 6A state title and 29-1 overall record ... Had pair of outstanding ‘Final Four’ performances, scoring 26 points in semifinals and 19 in championship contest ... Finished year in top 10 in state in scoring ... Ranked as one of state’s top 20 seniors by Fila ... Finished in top 15 by hssportsms.com en route to garnering All-District accolades ... Named to prestigious Dandy Dozen by Clarion-Ledger, annual list of top 12 girls’ basketball players in state ... As a Junior — Averaged 10.5 points, 1.7 rebounds, 5.8 assists and 2.2 steals per contest ... Led Southhaven High School to 27-6 overall record ... Career — Starred for head coach Janna Thompson at Horn Lake High School as senior ... Played first three years for head coach David Baldwin at cross-county rival Southaven High School ... Four-year letterwinner in basketball ... Reached 1,000 career-point and 500 career-assist plateau during three seasons with Chargers ... Helped team reach back-to-back MHSAA Class 5A Final Fours, including finals appearance as junior.
Personal
Born Olivia Monique Cunningham on May 7, 1996 ... Mother is Denice Marion ... Has one sister, Ebony Neely ... Majoring in psychology.
Cunningham's Career Highs
Points: 24 at Tennessee Tech (1/8/15)
Rebounds: 5 (3 times, last vs. Brescia (12/30/14)
Assists: 11 vs. Brescia (12/30/14)
Blocks: 1 vs. Ohio (11/14/14)
Steals: 3 vs. Davidson (11/24/16)
Field Goals: 8 (2 times, last at Tennessee Tech (1/8/15)
Free Throws: 7 at Tennessee Tech (1/8/15)
3-Point FGs: 2 (4 times, last vs. Northern Illinois (3/11/17)
Minutes: 35 at SIU Edwardsville (1/24/15)
