MASCAC Men's Basketball Weekly Awards 2/3
Omri Merryman of Salem State and Kenneth Rogers Jr. of Westfield State take home the MASCAC Men's Basketball Player and Rookie of the Week accolades.
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Player of the Week |
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Merryman averaged 25.5 points, shooting 50% (16-32) from the field, 43.8% (7-16) from beyond the arc, and 80% (12-15) from the free-throw line, while also grabbing 7.5 rebounds in a 1-1 week for the Vikings. The sophomore scored 21 points on 7-of-14 shooting, including 3-of-6 from three, and pulled down nine rebounds in a setback to Westfield State. He then followed up with a 30-point performance on 9-of-18 shooting, along with six rebounds, in a 74-69 win over Bridgewater State. |
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Rookie of the Week |
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Rogers averaged 16.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 2.5 steals per game in a 2-0 week for the Owls. Rogers netted 24 points and 4 steals in a 78-63 win at Framingham State, and shot 52 percent from the floor for the week. |