Defensive Player of the Week
Jalen Pierce / Jr / Wilson College / Richmond, Va. / Collegiate School / Millersville University
While Pierce was important offensively, finishing with 17 points on the night, his defensive skills were on display as he pulled down six rebounds and made a game-high four steals in a win over St. Mary's. All four steals benefited the Phoenix at the opposite end as each one resulted in a combined nine points off turnovers. Offensively he finished 7-for-10 with 17 points, with four of those coming off his steals.
This is the first Player of the Week award for Pierce, who is currently ninth in the league with 22 total steals and a 1.8 per game average.