MATT TRENT, FRANCISCAN UNIVERSITY, MEN'S BASKETBALL
Averaging a double-double, Trent led the Barons to a 1-1 week in non-conference action. The sophomore helped the Barons to an 82-80 win over Washington & Jefferson, recording 13 points, 6 rebounds and 3 steals in their first victory over a non-conference opponent since the 2014-15 season. He then posted his first double-double of the season against Grove City. He tied a career-best with 15 rebounds and posted his second-most point total (19) against the Wolverines. Trent shot 66.7% from the floor in both games and was 72.7% from the free throw line. He ranks second in the AMCC with 7.5 rebounds per game and second in total rebounds.
PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Franciscan C Matt Trent led the Barons to a 1-1 week in non-conference action ... the sophomore helped the Barons to their first win over a non-conference opponent, 82-80 over Washington & Jefferson, since the 2014-15 season ... posted his first double-double of the season against Grove City and his fourth of his career as a Baron ... averaged a double-double for the week ... tied a career-best with 15 rebounds against Grove City and posted his second-most point total (19) against the Wolverines ... shot 66.7% from the floor in both games and was 72.7% from the free throw line ... is currently second in the AMCC averaging 7.5 rebounds per game and second in total rebounds.
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Pitt-Greensburg G Cam Seigfreid started both games for Pitt-Greensburg this past week at the McDonald's Holiday Tournament hosted by Bluffton University...Averaged 18.5 points, 5.0 rebounds...Shot 58.3% from the floor and 50.0% from behind the three-point arc...Scored a career-high 22 points, 5.0 rebounds,two assists, and three steals against Illinois College and followed with 15 points, five rebounds, and three assists in just 20 minutes against Ohio-State Lima
PS-Altoona G Ishmeal Nance had a great game on Saturday to help the Lions grab another win over a strong non-conference opponent, as Penn State Altoona went on the road to New York City and defeated NYU 81-77. The senior recorded his third double-double of the season, putting up a game-high 30 points while leading his team with 11 rebounds. He added four assists and three steals, and he shot 59.1% from the field.
Pitt-Bradford G Malique McCoy had two strong games against undefeated Juniata and Division I Colgate, averaging 15.5 points, and a new career-high 17 against the Division I opponent, inclduing seven field goals and a trio of three-pointers.