Crossroads League Announces Athletes of the Week | December 30-January 5
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JACKSON, Mich. – The Crossroads League Athletes of the Week were announced on Monday, recognizing the league’s top individual performances from December 30 through January 5. Sports Information Directors from the league institutions nominate student-athletes for the awards and vote on each week’s winners.
Women’s Basketball Offensive Player of the Week
Teresa Maggio, Mount Vernon Nazarene
Maggio averaged 27.0 points per game for Mount Vernon Nazarene in its wins over Ohio Christian and Bethel. The sophomore guard shot 42.9 percent from deep, while adding 7.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 3.5 steals per outing.
Women’s Basketball Defensive Player of the Week
Abbey McNally, Marian
McNally powered No. 15 Marian to wins over Concordia and Huntington with 13.0 points, 13.5 rebounds, 3.0 steals, 2.5 blocks and 2.0 assists per victory. The junior post had at least three steals and two blocks in each contest to anchor the Knights on defense.
Men’s Basketball Offensive Player of the Week
Noah Lovan, Marian
Lovan poured in a career-high 30 points in Marian’s 78-76 upset win over No. 17 Huntington. The freshman guard drilled eight-of-12 shots, including all three from deep and scored the game-winning points from the foul line in the closing moments.
Men’s Basketball Defensive Player of the Week
Josiah Gustin, Marian
Gustin was dominant on the defensive end in MU’s 78-76 upset win over No. 17 Huntington. The freshman forward swatted four blocks in the game and grabbed eight rebounds.
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