Male Student-Athlete of the Week
Paul Otieno, Quinnipiac, Men's Basketball
Sr., Nairobi, Kenya / Sunrise Christian Academy
 
Otieno has helped lead Quinnipiac men’s basketball to a 6-2 start to the 2023-24 season. The Bobcats’ big man recorded 27 points, 13 rebounds and 3 blocks over QU’s two MAAC games this past weekend in Buffalo. He shot 11-of-14 from the floor, and turned in a 15-point, 9-rebound performance during Sunday’s win at Niagara. Otieno currently ranks third on the team in scoring (10.4 PPG) and leads QU in rebounding (5.6 RPG) through eight contests. The Preseason All-MAAC selection is shooting a team-best 65.5% from the floor this year.
 
Female Student-Athlete of the Week
Natalia Otkhmezuri, Iona, Women's Basketball
Gr., Tbilsi, Republic of Georgia / Southern Utah

Otkhmezuri led the Gaels to two wins on the week and scored 21 points in the Gaels first win over a Big East opponent since 2006. Over the week she averaged 15 points per game, 3.7 rebounds, and shot well over 50% from the field (12-21). She also added two assists and two steals in 30 mins per game. On the season she is shooting 48.4% from the field, 34.5% from three and over 85% from the free throw line. 
 
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 43rd year of competition during the 2023-24 academic year. Current conference members include: Canisius University, Fairfield University, Iona University, Manhattan College, Marist College, Mount St. Mary’s University, Niagara University, Quinnipiac University, Rider University, Saint Peter’s University, and Siena College.
 
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