December 3, 2007
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C.

Athletes of the Week

Men's Basketball Player of the Week
          Travis McBryde, Methodist - The junior forward from Fayetteville, North Carolina led the Monarchs to a 2-0 record last week. Coming of the bench in each game, McBryde averaged 21 minutes of court time and scored 24.5 points, on 79% (23-of-29) shooting from the field, per contest. He also averaged 8.0 rebounds and 1.0 assists in the two games. In a 142-119 win over Emory & Henry, McBryde notched a double-double with game-highs in points, with 35, and rebounds with 15. He also added two assists and a steal in the win. In an 88-78 victory over LaGrange, McBryde scored 14 points, grabbed a rebound and blocked a shot. Also nominated: Jonathan Rumley, Averett; Jarmel Arrington, N.C. Wesleyan; R.J. Smith, Greensboro; Jeremiah Lawrence, Shenandoah.

Women's Basketball Player of the Week
         Nicole Hall, Meredith - The Raleigh, North Carolina senior guard nearly tallied a triple-double in leading the Avenging Angels to a 76-58 win over Salem in their only action last week. In the game, Hall notched a double-double by scoring 17 points and grabbing a game-high 13 rebounds. She also added nine assists, five steals and three blocks in the win. Also nominated: Chelsale Hester, Methodist; Ismanie Elmore, Greensboro; Colandra Rollins, Christopher Newport.

                                                                        Rookies of the Week
 
Men's Basketball Rookie of the Week
      LeuMichael Smith, Methodist - The Clarkston, North Carolina freshman guard helped the Monarchs to a 2-0 record last week. Smith averaged 19.5 points, while shooting 80% (16-of-20) from the field, with 3.5 assists, 2.5 rebounds and 2.5 steals per contest. In a 142-119 win over Emory & Henry, Smith scored 20 points, dished out three assists and grabbed three rebounds. In an 88-78 victory over LaGrange, Smith tallied a team-high 19 points with five steals, four assists and two rebounds. Also nominated: Kevin Kline, Shenandoah; Adam Powell, Greensboro; Derek Mitchell, Ferrum.

Women's Basketball Rookie of the Week
      Ashley Washington, Averett - The freshman forward from Shelby, North Carolina did all she could in a 68-51 loss to Bridgewater in the Cougars' only action of last week. Washington notched her third double-double of the season as she tallied game-highs in points, with 21, and rebounds with 17. She also added two steals and was 7-of-11 from the free throw line. Also nominated: Nikki Wilborn, Greensboro; Whitley Turner, Meredith; Chelsie Schweers, Christopher Newport.

For more information, please contact the USA South Sports Information Director Mike Christie at
(910) 630-7326 or sid@usasouth.net


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