February 12, 2019

HVIAC Players of the Week - February 12

Women's Basketball Player of the Week

Marceisha Howard, Vaughn

Junior • Guard • Fort Worth, Texas

Howard averaged a double-double of 21.5 points and 12 rebounds in a two-game week for Vaughn. The Fort Worth native tallied a 23-point, 12-rebound double-double with four steals in a loss to Albany Pharmacy.

Women's Basketball Rookie of the Week

Emmaline Waller, King's

Freshman • Guard/Forward • Evans, Ga.

Waller put up her first collegiate double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds in a win over Vaughn to help King's clinch its first-ever HVIAC postseason berth.

Men's Basketball Player of the Week

Jackson Henri, Davis

Junior • Miami, Fla.

Henri dominated last week as the Falcons went 3-0 including two HVIAC victories over SUNY ESF (87-75) and King's (123-67). The junior averaged 24.3 points, 13.3 rebounds, two steals, and 1.3 blocks per game while posting a 22-point, 16-rebound double-double in just 17 minutes versus King's.

Men's Basketball Rookie of the Week

Jordan Bishop, King's

Freshman • Guard • Hermon, Maine

Bishop shined for the Lions shooting 68% on the week and earning back-to-back Rookie of the Week awards. He scored 21 points (six rebounds) in a loss to Vaughn then dropped 23 (7-of-11 FG) with eight boards as King's fell to Davis.

Honor Roll

Benjamin Borchelt, King's • Men's Basketball

The senior dropped 19 points (50% FG) with five assists and four boards in a league loss to Vaughn.

Christian Castanho, Culinary • Men's Basketball

The freshman put up 12 points, seven steals, four dimes, and three rebounds in a lopsided loss to Berkeley.

Bailey Kaufman, King's • Women's Basketball

The sophomore notched a double-double with 14 points and 14 rebounds (two steals) in a 20-point win over Vaughn.

Katie McKee, Davis • Women's Basketball

The freshman brought down 15 rebounds and came up with a clutch blocked shot in a close win over Penn State-Scranton.

Ben Oldham, King's • Men's Basketball

The rookie posted his first-career double-double with 10 points and 13 boards in a loss to Vaughn.

Shamiek Sheppard, Berkeley • Men's Basketball

The senior averaged 15.3 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 1.5 steals per game as the Knights went 4-0 in conference play this past week. 

Elizabeth Singleton, Davis • Women's Basketball

The rookie had 23.5 points, 6.5 caroms, and 2.5 assists per game in a 2-0 week for Davis.