Fisher and Green Claim MAAC Men's Basketball Weekly Awards
MAAC Sports
MAAC Player of the Week
Charron Fisher, Niagara
Senior, Guard/Forward, 6-4, 230, Pennsauken, N.J./Roman Catholic (Pa.)
Fisher, a senior guard/forward, recorded 30 points and 14 rebounds to help Niagara beat St. John’s, 77-73. It was the Purple Eagles' first victory over the Red Storm at Carnesecca Arena - formerly Alumni Hall - since 1963. He reached the 30-point plateau for the third consecutive game, netting 10 shots from the floor and 8-of-12 from the charity stripe, while recording three steals, two assists and six offensive rebounds in the win.
MAAC Rookie of the Week
Rashad Green, Manahattan
Freshman, Guard, 6-4, 195, North Babylon, N.Y./Bridgton Academy
Green, a freshman guard, tallied 14 points, a team-high seven rebounds, a game-high five steals, and one assist in the Jaspers' 71-66 win at Princeton. He did most of his damage in the decisive second half, scoring 10 points, and adding five boards and three steals. The win was the first ever for Manhattan at Jadwin Gymnasium.