Player of the Week
Raphaela Toussaint, Rider
So., Kingston, Ontario, Lincoln Prep
 
Toussaint had back-to-back double-doubles to lead the Broncs to a 2-0 week. Against NJIT, she had 17 points to go along with 10 boards. In Rider's win over Army, Toussaint had 13 points, 11 rebounds and a career-high four assists.
 
Rookie of the Week
Lydia Gattozzi, Canisius
Fr., Chardon, OH, Beaumont
 
Gattozzi scored a season-high 15 points in 23 minutes of action in a loss at Duquesne. The Chardon, Ohio, native made six of her 12 field attempts, going 3-for-7 from 3-point range. She added four rebounds and two blocks — both of which were also season bests.
 
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.
 
The 2021-22 campaign culminates with the 2022 Hercules Tires MAAC Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships from March 8-12 at Atlantic City's Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall. Stay up to date with all MAAC basketball by visiting MAACSports.com/basketball and by following @MAACHoops and #MAACHoops on Twitter. The road to AC!
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