Offensive Player of the Week
Tye-Rell Monroe / Sr / Saint Elizabeth University / Rio Rancho, N.M. / Albany (NY) HS / SUNY Adirondack
In a 1-1 week for the Eagles, Monroe would average 40.5 PPG, while shooting nearly 60% from the field (59.1) while also shooting an impressive 45% from three-point line. On Tuesday against Penn State Berks, Monroe shot 58% (14-24) from the field en route to a game-high 38 points while contributing seven rebounds and a steal. Saturday’s matchup with Penn State Harrisburg saw Monroe shoot 60% (12-20), including 5-10 from behind the arc and 14-18 from the free-throw line, as the senior finished with 43 points.
This is the third Player of the Week award for Monroe, who previously won for the weeks of December 9, 2024, and November 27, 2023. Monroe was named First-Team United East Skye Division selection in 2023-24 after starting all 29 games and averaging 17.5 points and 5.6 rebounds per game. Monroe currently leads the league with a 26.3 scoring average and 447 total points while shooting 50.5% from the field (4th in the league) and 79% from the free-throw line (6th in the league). Additionally, Monroe is sixth in the circuit with 29 total steals averaging 1.7 per game.