Iona Sweeps Weekly Honors
MAAC Sports
Player of
the Week
Damika
Martinez, Iona, So. Iona, G 5-7 Meriden, CT / Orville H. Platt
Damika
Martinez led the Gaels in a 2-0 weekend averaging 24.0 points and 7.5 rebounds
in wins over Navy at home Friday and Long Beach State on the road Sunday.
Martinez poured in 26 points and eight boards against the Midshipmen, shooting
10-for-17 from the field and 4-for-8 from beyond the arc. She added 22 points
and seven rebounds with another four three-point field goals in the win at Long
Beach State.
Rookie of the Week
Joy
Adams, Iona, Fr. F, 5-11 Orlando, FL /
Evans
Joy
Adams made an immediate impact on the Gael lineup in her first weekend in
Maroon & Gold. Her offensive rebound and put back at the buzzer at Long
Beach State was the gamewinner in the 60-58 win over the 49ers. Adams posted 15
points and 12 rebounds in her first collegiate double-double. In Iona's two
wins this weekend, Adams averaged 11.0 points and 9.5 rebounds. She added a
block and two steals in her collegiate debut.