MASCAC Women's Basketball Weekly Awards 1/2
Jordan Grant of Westfield State and Alana Smith of Worcester State take home the first MASCAC Women's Basketball Player and Rookie of the Week honors of 2024 after competing against tough non-conference foes last week.
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Player of the Week |
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Grant had an outstanding performance in the Puerto Rico Clasico, averaging 23 points, 6.5 rebounds, 3.5 steals and three assists while shooting 57 percent from the floor (16-28) in a 2-0 week for the Owls. Posted a 22-point, 6-rebound, 2-steal in the 84-76 win over McMurry, handing them their second loss of the season. Completed a 3-point play with 5.5 seconds left to lift the Owls to a 84-83 win over Rochester, tallying 24 points, seven rebounds, five assists and five steals in the win. |
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Rookie of the Week |
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Smith averaged 11 points and 13.5 rebounds in two games for the Lancers. Netted her second career double-double with 16 points and 20 rebounds in the setback to Piedmont. Finished with six points, seven rebounds and a block in the 65-58 setback to Oglethorpe. |