MASCAC Men's Basketball Weekly Report 1/16
For the second time this season, the duo of Worcester State's Aaron Nkrumah and Bridgewater State's Dante Kikuba take home the MASCAC Men's Basketball Player and Rookie of the Week honors.
January 16, 2023
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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. |
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Rookie of the Week |
| Kikuba averaged 20 points, five rebounds, 5.5 assists and two steals in two games for the Bears last week while shooting 55.2% (16-29) from the floor, 45.5% (5-11) from three-point range and 75% (3-4) at the free throw line. Scored a career-high 30 points and added six rebounds, five assists and two steals in a 90-79 loss to #5 ranked Christopher Newport University. Notched ten points, four rebounds, six assist and two steals in a 72-67 MASCAC setback to Worcester State University. |