Adams & Smith Earn Women's Basketball ECAC Weekly Awards
MAAC Sports
EDISON, N.J. – Iona College junior forward Joy Adams was named Division I Women’s Basketball Metro/Upstate “Co-Player of the Week” by the Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference (ECAC), while Fairfield University sophomore forward Casey Smith was named Division I Women’s Basketball New England “Rookie of the Week” by the Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference (ECAC).
Adams averaged 21.7 points, 12.3 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 3.0 steals and 1.7 blocks over three games during the week for the Gaels. Adams connected on 25 field goals over the three games, and shot 53.2% from the field. She opened the week with 17 points, 16 rebounds, three assists, three blocks and three steals on the road at East Tennessee State. In league action, Adams scored 23 points, grabbed 11 boards, dished out four assists and picked up four steals in a home victory over Monmouth. She connected on 11 field goals in the win. Adams then scored 25 points in a ten-point win over Canisius. She posted her second straight 20-point scoring effort on a 9-for-15 effort from the field, and a 6-for-7 line from the charity stripe. Adams added 10 rebounds to complete her 51st career double-double.
Adams currently ranks fourth amongst all Division I women’s players in rebounds per game averaging 12.7 and 12th in double-doubles with eight.
Casey Smith led all scorers in the only game the Stags played this weekend, tallying 21 points against Niagara. Smith shot 56 percent from the floor in the game, including a 67 percent clip in the first half. Smith also tallied three assists, and led the game with two total blocks. Two of Smith's three free throws tied the game, Smith also had two jumpers that would tie the game late. Smith became the first Stag this season to record back-to-back 20 point games.
The 2014-15 season culminates with the MAAC Basketball Championships at the Times Union Center in Albany, N.Y. March 5-9. Tickets can be purchased here.
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