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NEC PLAYER OF THE WEEK
EMILIJA KRISTA-GRAVA, WAGNER
So., F, 6-0, Ligatne, Latvia
Week 2 Stats: 34.5 ppg, 9.5 rpg, 2.0 apg, 1.5 bpg, .646 FG pct.
Krista-Grava piled up the points while shooting a sizzling 64.6 from the field over her past two appearances. The Latvia-born baller accounted for 34.5 points, 9.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.5 blocks per outing last week. She poured in a career-high 45 points, including the game-winning, buzzer-beating bucket, against MAAC member Saint Peter’s. Krista-Grava, who made 21 of 33 field goal attempts against the Peacocks, scored 16 of Wagner’s 29 fourth-quarter points and her final jumper in the paint have the Seahawks a 90-89 win. She also secured 11 caroms for her first double-double. The 45 points are the most scored by an individual in a NCAA Division I game this season. The 6-foot forward broke the 20-point barrier once again three days later at UMBC. Powering Wagner to a 67-60 triumph over the America East member, Krista-Grava scored a team-high 24 points on 10-for-15 shooting. She played all 20 minutes in the second half against UMBC, tallying 10 points and six rebounds over the final two quarters.
NEC ROOKIE OF THE WEEK
NICOLE GALLAGHER, BRYANT
Fr., G, 5-8, Foxboro, MA/Tabor Academy
Week 2 Stats: 21 points, 5 assists, 4 rebounds, .600 FG pct. (at Vermont)
Gallagher’s third career start was a charm. The first-year Bulldog netted 21 points in 27 minutes of action at America East member Vermont. She also grabbed four rebounds and posted a 5-to-1 assist-to-turnover ratio during the 71-66 setback. Gallagher shot 60.0 percent from the floor, including a 2-for-5 clip from downtown. The 5-foot-8 freshman guard, who accounted for 14 second-half points, hit four field goals in three minutes of fourth-quarter action before fouling out.
PRIME PERFORMERS (WEEK 2)
The following players earned “NEC Prime Performer status” after accounting for some fine statistical lines...
NNEKA EZEIGBO (ROBERT MORRIS)
2 starts, 15.5 ppg, 10.0 rpg, 1.5 bpg, .481 FG pct.; Double-double (17 p, 12 r) in win over Youngstown St
DENIA DAVIS-STEWART (MERRIMACK)
2 starts, 2 double-doubles, 15.5 ppg, 12.0 rpg, 4.0 bpg; 18 points, 14 rebounds, 7 blocks in win over New Hampshire
ADRIANNE HAGOOD (SACRED HEART)
1 start, 23 points, 5 rebounds, .727 FG pct. [at Siena]
EMILIJA KRISTA-GRAVA (WAGNER)
2 starts, 34.5 ppg, 9.5 rpg, 2.0 apg, 1.5 bpg, .646 FG pct. in wins over Saint Peter’s and UMBC
NICOLE GALLAGHER (BRYANT)
1 start, 21 points, 5 assists, 4 rebounds, 1 turnover [at Vermont]
KARSON SWOGGER (SAINT FRANCIS U)
2 starts, 17.0 ppg, 5.0 apg, 4.0 rpg.; 29 points and 5 assists in win over Stetson
MADISON STANLEY (FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON)
2 starts, 17.0 ppg, 5.5 rpg, 2.0 bpg, .500 FG pct.; 22 points, 5 rebounds, 3 blocks in 62-61 setback to Manhattan
ASHLEY BERUBE (CENTRAL CONNECTICUT)
2 starts, 16.0 ppg, 6.5 rpg, 2.5 apg, 2.5 bpg, .571 FG pct.; 18 points at Pittsburgh
TWEET SHEET
@SHUBigRed
(Nov 14) Big News: SHU Athletics announces package of @SHU_Football, @SHU_MensHoops & @SacredHeartWBB games to air on @SNYtv
@NECFrontRow
(Nov 14) .@WagnerAthletics sank Saint Peter’s at the buzzer ?? live on NEC Front Row
@themidmajority
(Nov 17) Division What? Both Merrimack teams playing like they’ve been here for years.
?? Denia Davis-Stewart @MerrimackWBB (2-2) 18p 14r 1a 7b W, 64-54 vs UNH
@CoachSRJohnson
(Nov 16) Congrats on the win @RedFlashWBB and @CoachKeilaSFU 1st win on to many more????????????
@JoshKurelac
(Nov 16) St. Francis women’s basketball gets its first win of the season against Stetson, 78-73. That’s win number 1 for new head coach Keila Whittington. Bellwood-Antis grad Karson Swogger had 29 points. Bishop McCort grad Haley Thomas added 18 points.
@RobertHayes__
(Nov 14) The UPMC Events Center hosted its first women’s basketball game Wednesday on the campus of Robert Morris University and the Colonials christened the new facility with a dominating 58-43 victory over Youngstown State. @TribChronSports
@CoachSalRMU
(Nov 13) Congrats to Robert Morris Women’s Basketball beating a very good Youngstown St team of the Horizon League tonight 58-43 in their Home Opener in the beautiful new UPMC Event Center. What a venue !! And thanks to those who showed their support for these outstanding student athletes
@JohnThurston
(Nov 14) Great watching former @SFBK_WBB standout @eilidhsimpson41 lead Great Britain past Poland today with 18 pts in FIBA qualifying round!
@PghSportsNow
(Nov 12) Pitt Women Storm Back to Avoid CCSU Upset Bid
@RMUWBasketball
(Nov 14) People on the outside think that I’m performing well, but I haven’t reached the heights I want to reach yet.” @nnekaezeigbo isn’t satisfied with her strong start to the season & aims to continued improvement.