McKenzie, Fazzini Chosen as Women's Basketball Players of the Week
MAAC Sports
Player of the Week
MyNeshia McKenzie, Rider
So., G/F, 5-11 Springfield, Pa./Springfield (Delco)
McKenzie had two 'double-doubles' in Rider's 2-0 week as the Broncs defeated
Stony Brook 53-41 and won at NJIT 60-50.
Against the Seawolves, McKenzie had 11 points and tied a career-high
with 15 rebounds. Versus the Highlanders, McKenzie had 14 points, 11 in the
second half and pulled down 10 rebounds to go along with three steals and two
blocks. For the week, McKenzie averaged
12.5 points and 12.5 rebounds playing almost 32 minutes per contest. McKenzie has had 'double-doubles' in
three straight games and has 10 'double-doubles' in her career, including five
this season.
Rookie of the Week
Emily Fazzini, Rider
Fr., G, 5-10, Wayne, Pa./Archbishop Carroll
Fazzini averaged 6.5 points and 3.5 rebounds as Rider went undefeated (2-0)
this past week. In Rider's 60-50 win at
NJIT, Fazzini scored nine points to go along with four rebounds, two assists
and a block. Against Stony Brook, in a
53-41 win, Fazzini had four points and three rebounds.