BOSTON – Six America East teams picked up wins last week as the calendar hit December. More than half of the conference teams sit at over .500 as the non-conference slate winds down.
Need to Know
- UAlbany knocked off previously unbeaten Columbia, 88-73, on Wednesday behind a double-double of 18 points and 13 rebounds from Justin Neely.
- UMass Lowell knocked off Atlantic 10 foe and state-system rival UMass, 96-83, on Saturday. The River Hawks shot 58 percent from the floor and were led by Quinton Mincey’s 27 points.
- Binghamton retained the “Battle for the Interstate” trophy by beating Le Moyne, 72-62, on Saturday. Chris Walker’s career-high 30 points led the way.
- NJIT’s Tariq Francis leads the league averaging 20.3 points per game.
- Bryant, NJIT and UMBC also earned wins last week.
- This week there are 13 non-conference contests on this week’s slate.
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2024-25 Weekly Award Winners (Dec. 9)
Player of the Week
Chris Walker, Binghamton – Sr., Guard, West Palm Beach, Fla.
- Scored a career-high 30 points in Binghamton’s win at Le Moyne.
- Scott 10-of-14 from the field including 6-of-8 from three-point land.
- This is Walker’s first #AEHoops Player of the Week honor of the season.
Rookie of the Week
Martin Somerville, UMass Lowell – Fr., Guard, Bowie, Md.
- Scored 22 points and added five assists off the bench in a win over rival UMass.
- This is Martin’s fourth #AEHoops Rookie of the Week honor this year.
Weekly Award Winners
Nov. 11 – Player of the Week: Quinton Mincey, UMass Lowell; Rookie of the Week: Martin Somerville, UMass Lowell
Nov. 18 - Player of the Week: Justin Neely, UAlbany; Rookie of the Week: Amir Lindsey, UAlbany
Nov. 25 – Player of the Week: Quinton Mincey, UMass Lowell; Rookie of the Week: Martin Somerville, UMass Lowell
Dec. 2 – Player of the Week: Kellen Tynes, Maine; Rookie of the Week: Martin Somerville, UMass Lowell
Dec. 9 – Player of the Week: Chris Walker, Binghamton; Rookie of the Week: Martin Somerville, UMass Lowell
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