Adams and Hopkins Garner Women's Basketball Weekly Awards
MAAC Sports
MAAC Offensive Player of the Week
Joy Adams, Iona
So., F, 5-11, Orlando, FL/Evans
Iona College sophomore forward Joy Adams picked up three consecutive double-doubles this week to help the Gaels to a trio of wins in MAAC play, averaging 17.7 points, 13 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game. The three victories pushed Iona's conference record to 10-0 and extended its program record winning streak to 16 games. Adams shot 52.9 percent from the field (18-34) and 93.3 percent (14-15) from the foul line over the three games. She opened the week with a 16 point, 16 rebound effort against Manhattan. Adams connected on five shots from the field and was a perfect 6-for-6 from the line. Of her 16 rebounds, six came on the offensive end. On the road against Monmouth, Adams scored 21 points on 6-for-8 shooting from the field, including 2-for-3 from behind the arc, and a near perfect 7-for-8 from the line. She pulled down 13 rebounds and dished out three assists in the victory as well. Adams wrapped up the week with a 16 point, 10 rebound effort against Saint Peter's. She shot 53.8 percent (7-13) from the field in the win, and had her second straight three assist game. Overall this season, Adams has picked up 17 double-doubles, matching her total from a season ago and ranks in the top five nationally in the category.
MAAC Rookie of the Week
Mia Hopkins, Monmouth
Fr., G, 5-10, Pittston, Pa./Pittston Area
Mia Hopkins continues to emerge as a valuable contributor for the Hawks, as evidenced by her 9.5 points and 5.0 rebounds per game this week. She recorded six points, six rebounds and two assists against Iona on Friday, before matching her season high with 13 points on Sunday against Manhattan. Hopkins also added four rebounds, two steals, a block and an assist against the Jaspers. She shot 42.1 percent (8-19) from the floor, including 42.9 percent (3-7) from long range.