Player of the Week
George Papas, Monmouth
Gr., Jersey City, NJ, Union Catholic
 
George Papas led Monmouth to a 2-0 week, including a win at St. Joe's on Saturday. He exploded for 31 points on seven threes in a home-opening win over Lehigh before going for 18 and six boards in topped A10 foe Saint Joseph's. He shot 59% from the field and 52% from deep while adding five assists, three steals and two blocks.
 
Rookie of the Week
Corey McKeithan, Rider
So., Windsor, CT, Windsor
 
McKeithan averaged 9.5 points and 4.0 rebounds per game, while shooting 57.1 percent (8-14) from the field this week. He began the week with six points and five rebounds at Bucknell before going for a team-high 13 points on 6-of-8 shooting at Buffalo.
 
About the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference:
With 11 institutions strongly bound by the sound principles of quality and integrity in academics and excellence in athletics, the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) is in its 41st year of competition during the 2021-22 academic year. Current conference members include: Canisius College, Fairfield University, Iona College, Manhattan College, Marist College, Monmouth University, Niagara University, Quinnipiac University, Rider University, Saint Peter’s University, and Siena College.
 
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