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January 7, 2008
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C.
Athletes of the Week
Men's Basketball Player of the Week
Adam Nicholson, Greensboro - The senior guard from
Landover, Maryland led The Pride to a 1-1 record last week. In the two
games, Nicholson averaged 26.0 points, on 70% shooting (23-of-33) from
the field, with 8.0 assists, 3.5 rebounds and 1.5
steals per game. In an 88-85 win over Apprentice, Nicholson scored a
game and career-high 30 points, with five assists, four rebounds and two
steals.
In an 100-99 loss to Emory & Henry, Nicholson tallied a double-double
of 22 points and a game-high ten assists. He also added three rebounds
and one steal in the defeat. Also
Nominated: Davon Barton, Christopher Newport; Jeremiah Lawrence,
Shenandoah; Lenny Hall, N.C. Wesleyan; Jon Godsey, Ferrum; Cory
McDaniel, Averett; Travis Winstead, Methodist.
Women's Basketball
Player of the Week
Colandra Rollins, Christopher Newport -
The Culpeper, Virginia senior forward led the Captains to a 2-1
record since December 17. In the three contests, Rollins averaged 18.7
points, 15.3 rebounds, 2.3 steals and 1.0 assists per game. In a 79-72
win over Lynchburg, Rollins notched a double-double with game-highs in
points, 23, and rebounds, 14. She also had two steals in the win. In a
67-52 loss to sixth-ranked Mary Washington, Rollins scored nine points,
grabbed a game-high 13 rebounds and had a game-high three steals.
Finally, in an 84-67 victory over USA South foe Meredith, Rollins
tallied another double-double with 24 points and a career-high 19
rebounds. Rollins also added three assists and two steals in the win.
Also Nominated: Brittany Cornelius, Meredith; Stephanie Harrold,
Shenandoah; Darcie Jones, Averett; Ali Davenport, Ferrum.
Rookies of the Week
Men's Basketball Rookie of the Week
Derek Mitchell, Ferrum - The Newport News, Virginia freshman
forward averaged a double-double for the second consecutive week as the Panthers went 1-1
at the Roanoke College Domino's New Year's Classic. In the two games, Mitchell averaged 15.0 points,
11.0
rebounds, 2.0 steals and 1.5 steals per contest. In an 101-92, overtime,
win over Swarthmore, Mitchell notched a double-double of 14
points and a team-high 12 rebounds. He also added four steals, two
assists and one
block in the win. In an 83-67 loss to host-Roanoke in the championship
game, Mitchell again tallied a double-double with a team-high 16 points and a
game-high ten rebounds. Mitchell also dished out an assist in the loss
and was named to the All-Tournament team for his efforts. Also Nominated: Rob Wyley, Averett;
Michael Green; LeuMichael Smith, Methodist; Kevin Kline, Shenandoah.
Women's Basketball
Rookie of the Week
Jessica Moore, Christopher Newport -
The freshman guard/forward from Fredericksburg, Virginia helped
the Captains to a 2-1 record since December 17. In the three contests,
Moore averaged 16.0 points, 6.3 rebounds and 1.0 assists per game. In a
79-72 win over Lynchburg, Moore contributed 13 points, eight rebounds,
three assists and one steal. In a 67-52 loss to sixth-ranked Mary
Washington, Moore scored nine points and grabbed six rebounds. Finally,
in an 84-67 victory over USA South foe Meredith, Moore tallied a game
and career-high 26 points with five rebounds. Also Nominated: Kierra
Parker, Ferrum; Sabrina Allen, Averett; Danielle Duncan, Greensboro;
Desiree' Driver, N.C. Wesleyan; Whitley Turner, Meredith.
For more information, please contact the USA South Assistant
Commissioner Mike Christie at
(910) 630-7326 or
sid@usasouth.net
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