Player of the Week
Mervin James, Rider
R-Sr., St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands, Pebblebrook
 
James averaged 23.0 points and 8.0 rebounds per game, while shooting 46.9 percent (15-32) from the floor and 100.0 percent (16-16) from the free-throw line in the Broncs' two road wins over Saint Peter's and Mount St. Mary's this weekend. He went for 14 of his 20 points in the second half at Saint Peter's to knock the Peacocks out of first place Thursday. He finished at 8-for-18 from the floor and 4-for-4 from the free-throw line to go along with nine rebounds. James then scored 26 points at Mount St. Mary's, making 7-of-14 attempts from the floor and all 12 of his free-throw attempts, including eight in the final 38 seconds, each time pushing the Rider advantage from two to four points (one-possession game to two). His 12-for-12 performance from the line was the first by a Bronc since Daniel Stewart almost 10 years ago to the day (13-13, Jan. 24, 2014). He hit 12 of Rider's 17 free-throw attempts in a 17-for-17 night from the line for the Broncs, Rider's first 100% effort from the free-throw line of more than 12 attempts since at least the 1991-92 (as far back as Rider's box score collection dates). Already a 1,000-point scorer at Rider, James also reached the 500-rebound plateau at The Mount, becoming the 19th Bronc to achieve both feats. James has now scored 20 points or more 10 times this season and leads the MAAC at 19.5 points per game.
 
Rookie of the Week
Jeremiah Quigley, Iona
Fr., Accokeek, MD, Bishop McNamara
 
Freshman Jeremiah Quigley led Iona to a 19-point road win over Siena Friday night in the Gaels lone game of the week with a career best 19 points. Quigley earned the start and shot 8-for-12 from the field, connecting on his lone long distance attempt and both free throw attempts.  He added two rebounds, four assists and did not commit a turnover in the win.
 
The 2023-24 campaign culminates with the 2024 Hercules Tires MAAC Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships from March 12-16 at Atlantic City's Historic Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall for the fifth consecutive year dating back to 2020. For all information regarding the 2024 Hercules Tires MAAC Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships, please visit MAACSports.com/basketball and by following @MAACHoops and #MAACHoops on Twitter.
 
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. Merrimack College and Sacred Heart University will join the MAAC as full members in the 2024-25 academic year, expanding the conference to 13 institutions.
 
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