Purvis, Scott Earn Student-Athlete of the Week Awards
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Tyese Purvis
Women’s Basketball | Senior | Guard/Forward |5’9”|Queens, NY/Francis Lewis/Monroe C.C.
In three games this week, Monmouth senior Tyese Purvis scored a total of 28 points with five rebounds and six assists. All six assists came in the game against Fairfield, totaling a career-high. Purvis helped Monmouth to a 2-1 record on the week, earning two conference wins against Marist and Saint Peter's. The senior currently leads the team in both points per game (12.2) and minutes (27.0).
Matt Scott
Men’s Basketball | Junior | Guard | 6’4” | Brooklyn, NY/Brooklyn Law and Tech
Matt Scott is in his junior season playing for the Purple Eagles men’s basketball team. A two-time captain, Scott leads by example both on and off the court. Scott often takes the lead point on the numerous community service activities the team participates in. On the court, Scott leads Purple Eagles in scoring, rebounding and steals, and is second in assists. Scott is majoring in sports management.