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MEAC PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
PLAYER
DEWAYNE PETTUS, 6-2, Sr., G, B-CU, Pittsburgh - Averaged 30 points and 7.5 rebounds in 1-1 week. Had 29 points, 6 rebounds vs. UMES and 31 points, 9 rebounds vs. SCSU.
ROOKIE
CARRIO BENNETT, 6-1, Sr., G, SCSU, Greenville, SC - Had career-high 27 points with 4 assists vs. B-CU while averaging 15.5 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists in two games.
DEFENSE
BOUBACAR COLY, 6-9, Sr., C, MSU, Senegal - Averaged 12.5 rebounds and 3.5 assists in wins over MSU and DSU. Had 18 points, 15 rebounds and 6 blocks vs. Hampton, 10 rebounds vs. DSU.

SWAC PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
CARL LUCAS, 6-5, Sr., F, MVSU, Hollandale, MS - Tallied a game-high 21 points and pulled down 5 rebounds in Monday's win over Grambling State. Had double-double of 10 points and 10 rebounds in Saturday's big buzzer-beating win over Jackson State that propelled the Delta Devils to second place in the standings.

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MEAC PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
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AMBER BLAND, 5-11, Jr., G, NC A&T, Boardman, OH - Averaged 23.5 ppg. and 5 rpg. in two games. Shot 63% (17 of 27) from the floor and 50% (6 of 12) from behind the arc. Had 23 points and 8 steals vs. SCSU, 24 points and nine rebounds vs. Howard.
ROOKIE
DANIELLE TATE, 5-10, Fr., F, NSU, Stafford, VA - Averaged 23 points and 5 rebounds in 1-1 week. Had 13 points and 5 rebounds vs. WSSU and career-high 33 points vs. Hampton.
DEFENSE
WHITNEY CUNNINGHAM, 6-3, Jr., C, CSU, Baltimore - 11 rebounds, 2 blocks vs. Howard, 19 points, 10 rebounds, 1 block vs. UMES.

SWAC PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
ARICA GREEN, UAPB - Had team-high 13 points and 7 rebounds in upset win over Jackson State Monday. Also had 16 points and another 7 boards in Saturday's loss to Grambling State.