O'Connell helped lead Vassar to the Liberty League Championship over St. Lawrence with an 11 point, 6 rebound performance. She was a clutch 5 of 6 from the free throw line. The freshman also spearheaded a victory over RPI in the semi finals with 8 points and 9 rebounds. She averaged 9.5 ppg, 7.5 rpg and .47% field goal percentage in the two league tournament games.