MASCAC Men's Basketball Weekly Report 1/23
Aaron Nkrumah of Worcester State takes home the MASCAC Men's Basketball Player of the Week for the second straight week while Emerson Halbleib of Bridgewater State is Rookie of the Week after their two teams went 2-0 last week in MASCAC play.
January 23, 2023
Player of the Week |
Nkrumah averaged 19.5 points, eight rebounds, three blocks, three steals and 1.5 assists while shooting 41.9 percent (13-31) in a 2-0 week for the Lancers. Finished with 23 points, six rebounds, three blocks, two assists and two steals in the 83-60 win over Westfield State. Had a double-double of 16 points and 10 points along with four steals, three blocks and an assist in the 72-67 win over Bridgewater State. |
Rookie of the Week |
Halbleib averaged 15 points, 8.5 rebounds, two assists, two steals and four blocked shots in a 2-0 MASCAC week for the Bears, while shooting an impressive 84.6% (11-13) from the floor and 88.9% (8-9) at the free throw line. Notched 14 points, nine rebounds, two assists, four steals and two blocked shots in a 91-78 victory over Westfield State, and 16 points, eight rebounds, one assists and a season-high six blocks in an 83-65 win on the road over Fitchburg State.
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