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March 5, 2007

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Northeast-10 Player of the Week

Nate Fritsch, Bentley (Jr., F, Durham, NC) - Helped Bentley stay undefeated and capture the Northeast-10 playoff championship by averaging 16.3 points, 4.7 rebounds, 3.7 assists and one block in three wins. In the Northeast-10 finals versus Saint Rose, scored 17 points (7-9 FG, 3-4 3FG) and also recorded five rebounds and six assists.

Northeast-10 Freshman of the Week

Jason Westrol, Bentley (Fr., G , Brielle, NJ) - Averaged 10.3 points, 4.7 rebounds and three assists with a .591 field goal percentage in the Northeast-10 Championship. Made five-of-six shots, including two three-pointers, en route to 13 points in the Northeast-10 quarterfinals against Saint Anselm. Scored 16 points, along with five assists, in the Northeast-10 semifinals versus Bryant.


Weekly Honor Roll:

Jeff Holmes, Bentley (Sr., F, Westbrook, ME) - Averaged 14 points and 8.7 rebounds while helping Bentley capture the 2007 Northeast-10 Championship. Shot 61.5 percent overall and grabbed 14 offensive rebounds. Recorded a double-double (16 points, 12 rebounds) in the Northeast-10 semis against Bryant, and also scored 16, with seven boards, in the Northeast-10 finals against Saint Rose.

Chris Burns, Bryant (Sr., G, Merrimack, NH) - Averaged 15.5 and 4.5 assists in a pair of games last week. Scored 19 points and had five assists in the Northeast-10 quarterfinal win over American International and had 12 points in a loss to Bentley. Made nine three's for the week including five versus American International.

Jon Ezeokoli, Bryant (Jr., G, South Orange, NJ) - Averaged 14.5 points and 4.5 rebounds in a pair of conference tournament games last week. Had 18 points on 6-of-14 shooting in a win over American International and made 4-of-8 shots from the floor to finish with 11 points and added two assists in a loss to Bentley.

Oneil Morgan, Pace (Sr., C, Kingston, Jamaica) - Averaged a double-double with 11 points and 13.5 rebounds, while shooting 9-for-14 (64.3%) in a 1-1 week. In a win over Le Moyne in the Northeast-10 quarterfinals, recorded a double-double with 10 points and 15 boards, while swatting a pair of shots. In the Northeast-10 semifinals against Saint Rose, tallied a double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds, while rejecting two shots.

Desmond Quincy-Jones, Pace (Jr., F, Rye, NY) - Averaged 15 points, 6.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists in a 1-1 week. In a win over Le Moyne in the Northeast-10 quarterfinals, scored 12 points, grabbed six boards, and dished out a pair of assists. In the Northeast-10 semifinals against Saint Rose, tallied 18 points, seven rebounds, three assists and two steals.

Ryan Williams, Pace (Jr., G, Centreville, VA) - Averaged 19.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, and three assists in a 1-1 week. In a win over Le Moyne in the Northeast-10 quarterfinals, tallied 18 points, six boards and four assists, while shooting 7-for-11 from the field and 4-for-6 from downtown. In the Northeast-10 semifinals against Saint Rose, scored 21 points and grabbed five rebounds.

Brian Monahan, Saint Michael's (Jr., F, Kinderhook, NY) - Tallied 18 points and seven rebounds, and added two assists and two steals, in a Northeast-10 quarterfinal loss at Saint Rose.

Jermaine Clark, Saint Rose (Fr., G, Perth Amboy, NJ) - Averaged 10.7 points and 2.3 assists during a 2-1 week. Converted 46.2 percent (6-of-13) from 3-point range. Against Saint Michael's, finished with 12 points and a pair of 3-pointers in a 76-62 victory. Also added five points and six assists in the 82-81 win at Pace. Scored 15 points, via 3-for-6 shooting from beyond the arc in a 71-61 loss at Bentley in the Northeast-10 Championship game.

Will Monica, Saint Rose (Jr., G, Great Falls, VA) - Averaged 15 points and six rebounds during a 2-1 week. Shot 51.7 percent (15-for-29) from the floor, and connected on 57.9 percent (11-of-19) from beyond the arc. Shot 9-of-12 for three's en route to 29 points in an 82-81 victory at Pace. In the Northeast-10 Championship game, added 14 points and eight rebounds in a 71-61 loss at Bentley.

Weekly Notes: 

BENTLEY: Bentley will be making its third straight appearance, and 13th overall, in the NCAA Div. II Northeast Regional after capturing its second Northeast-10 playoff championship and extending its perfect record to 29-0. With the 29 straight wins, the Falcons tied the all-time New England men's basketball record (Holy Cross, 1949-50) for longest winning streak. Jeff Holmes scored his 1,000th point during the championship game against Saint Rose, becoming the 42nd player in the program's history to hit that milestone.  Jay Lawson became the first coach in NE-10 men's basketball history to win Coach of the Year honors four times. BRYANT: Clinches fourth straight appearance in the NCAA Division II Northeast Regional.