NEC Player of the Week: Brandy Thomas (LIU) & Emilija Krista Grava (WAG)
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NEC CO-PLAYER OF THE WEEK
BRANDY THOMAS, LONG ISLAND U
So., F, 5-10, Baldwin, NY/Christ The King
Week 12 Stats: 2 starts, 21.5 ppg, 10.0 rpg, .486 FG pct., .667 3FG pct.
Thomas produced a 20-and-10 weekend while going up against a pair of prime opponents who feature a combined 14-3 NEC record. The sophomore forward averaged 21.5 points and 10.0 rebounds per outing. She shot 48.6 percent from the floor, including a 6-for-9 clip from downtown. Thomas put up a double-double against first-place Robert Morris, scoring a game-high 24 points and securing 12 caroms against the NEC’s top-ranked defense. The Empire State product accounted for 17 points in 18 first-half minutes against RMU, leading the Sharks into the break with a 35-31 edge. Thomas spearheaded the Sharks’ triumphant effort against Saint Francis U on Monday. Playing 31 minutes, the 5-foot-10 sophomore totaled 19 points, eight rebounds and two assists in a 71-53 home win that bumped the Red Flash out of second place. Thomas led all scorers with 12 second-half points in the victory.
NEC CO-PLAYER OF THE WEEK
EMILIJA KRISTA GRAVA, WAGNER
So., F, 6-0, Ligatne, Latvia
Week 12 Stats: 2 starts, 26.5 ppg, 7.0 rpg, 1.5 spg, 1.0 bpg, .667 FG pct., 1.000 FT pct.
Krista Grava paced the circuit in scoring during Wagner’s two-game trip through New England. She averaged 26.5 points and 7.0 boards per outing. The second-year Seahawk shot 66.7 percent from the floor while tallying 53 points in 65 minutes. Krista Grava produced the first 30-point performance in a NEC game this season, pouring in 35 at Central Connecticut. Krista Grava, who owns the top-two single-game scoring totals amongst NEC leaders this season, sank 12 field goals and went a perfect 10-for-10 from the free throw line during the 35-point effort. The Latvian-born baller led the Seahawks in scoring for the third straight game when she netted 18 points during a 58-45 triumph over Bryant. Paving the way for Wagner’s first road win, Krista Grava also grabbed seven rebounds and made two steals in Smithfield. The 6-foot forward made all 16 free throw attempts last week.
NEC ROOKIE OF THE WEEK
KATIE DETTWILLER, SAINT FRANCIS U
Fr., C, 6-4, ortsmouth, OH/Notre Dame HS
Week 12 Stats: 2 starts, 10.5 ppg, 6.0 rpg, 1.0 bpg, .900 FG pct., 0.57 point per minute
Dettwiller shot 90 percent from the field during the Red Flash’s two-game stay in Brooklyn. Powering SFU to a 67-59 win on the front end of the road swing, the freshman center tallied a game-high 17 points and nine rebounds over 21 minutes against St. Francis Brooklyn. The 6-foot-4 post player, who did not commit a turnover in the victory, made all seven of her field goal attempts en-route to a career-high point total. Dettwiller scored six points over the final 2:50 to salt away the win in Brooklyn Heights. Two days later, the freshman tallied four points and three rebounds during a 16-minute stint at LIU.
PRIME PERFORMERS (Week 12)
Brandy Thomas, LIU
Emilija Krista Grava, WAG
Adrianne Hagood, SHU
Michaela Harrison, MSM
Denia Davis-Stewart, MER
TWEET SHEET
@CCurti_Trib
(Jan 27) .@RMUWBasketball up to 8-0 in the @NECsports after its win over SFU Brooklyn. Isabella Posset with 15 points, 3 steals. Nina Augustin with 12 points, 5 assists off the bench.
@PGSportsNow
(Jan 29) The Robert Morris women’s basketball team is undefeated in conference play and former Beaver guard Isabella Posset has played a big role. She’s second on the team in scoring and was recently named the NEC Player of the Week.
@NelCastNY
(Jan 28) Nice home win last night for #LIUWBB. They defeated St. Francis U. 71-53 for their largest NEC win margin of the season. They are now 3-5 in #NECWBB and 4-15 overall. They are now tied for 8th in the standings with Wagner.
@GardellaDan
(Jan 27) What a comeback by @SacredHeartWBB. Down by as much as 12, the Pioneers complete the comeback, capped off by a game-winning layup by @Jayla_Davis17 with .6 on the clock to help SHU improve to 5-3 in #NECWBB play. They travel to St. Francis Brooklyn on Saturday. #WeAreSHU
@_JohnAvino
(Jan 27) Tonight in North Andover, @MerrimackWBB (11-7, 4-3 @NECsports) head coach Monique LeBlanc looks to become the programs winningest coach as the Warriors host @FDUKnightsWBB (7-11, 4-3 NEC) to Hammel Court.
@CraigCD13
(Jan 25) Not only is Bryant 2-0 when I show up this year, but both times they get ice cream afterwards. If this streak continues maybe I can get in on the ice cream sometime too!
@CraigCD13
(Jan 25) Overheard on today’s #NECWBB broadcast...
“Gallagher taking the Sledge-O-Matic to the Mountaineers”
“Bryant had more answers today than Ken Jennings”
“Unfortunately, I don’t know anything about the weight room myself, I think I walked by one once on the way to the snack bar”
@jmnetter33
(Jan 26) Beyond grateful - what an incredible surprise before the game! Shoutout to ??@SacredHeartWBB?? and every amazing player, coach, administrator and staff member who has been part of this amazing journey ?? #beyondblessed