BOSTON - Seven of America East's nine men's basketball programs won games last week, including UMBC, which won twice to improve to 4-0 for the first time in 16 seasons. Here are the week #2 America East weekly award winners:
Player of the Week
Jairus Lyles, UMBC - Jr., Guard, Silver Spring, Md.
- Averaged 26.5 points and 5.0 rebounds in a pair of wins for UMBC last week.
- Shot 60.6 percent from the floor on 20-of-33 shooting.
- Scored 24 points and added nine rebounds in a win over Delaware State Wednesday.
- Had 29 points and five rebounds in a win over Kennesaw State Saturday.
- This is his second career Player of the Week honor (2/7/16).
Rookie of the Week
Arkel Lamar, UMBC - Fr., Forward, Bridgeport, Conn.
- Contributed 8.0 points, 5.7 rebounds and 3.0 steals in a pair of wins for the Retrievers.
- Had 15 points, eight rebounds and four steals in UMBC's win over Kennesaw State Saturday.
Weekly Award Winners
Nov. 14 - Player of the Week: Joe Cremo, Albany; Rookie of the Week: Anthony Lamb, Vermont
Nov. 21 - Player of the Week: Jairus Lyles, UMBC; Rookie of the Week: Arkel Lamar, UMBC