Player of the Week
Dwight Murray Jr., Rider
Sr., Austell, GA, Pebblebrook
 
Murray posted his team-leading third double-double of the year with 14 points and a career-high 11 assists in the Broncs' 79-75 road win at Marist on Sunday. Returning from a 20-day layoff between games, Murray made 4-of-9 attempts from the floor, including 2-for-3 from long range. He also added six rebounds.
 
Rookie of the Week
Jared Billups, Siena
Fr., Waldorf, MD, McDonogh School
 
Billups tied a season-high with 11 points to help lead Siena to a victory Sunday in the team's first game in 29 days. The freshman scored nine of his 11 points in the second half to help the Saints rally past Fairfield 69-62. Billups added five rebounds, two assists, and a pair of blocks in the win.
 
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!
 
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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