Rossiter and Machado Claim MAAC Men's Basketball Weekly Awards
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MAAC Player of the Week
Ryan Rossiter, Siena
Sophomore, Forward, 6-8, 227, Staten Island, N.Y./Monsignor Farrell
Rossiter, a sophomore forward, averaged 11.0 points, 13.0 rebounds and 6.0 blocks per game while shooting 88 percent from the field and 100 percent from the foul line in two Siena wins this past week. He had 14 points and 18 rebounds in the Saints' win over Loyola, making all four of his field goals and all six of his free throws. In Siena’s victory over Manhattan, Rossiter finished with eight points, eight rebounds and eight blocked shots in just 22 minutes. The eight blocks were the most by a Saint in over 20 years.
MAAC Rookie of the Week
Scott machado, Iona
Freshman, Guard, 6-1, 180, Queens, N.Y./St. Benedict's Prep (N.J.)
Machado, a freshman guard, averaged a team-best 10.5 points, 4.0 assists and 2.5 steals in the Gaels' 1-1 week last week. He also recorded 2.5 rebounds in the two games. Machado posted a team-high 13 points and four assists vs. Manhattan while converting 8-of-12 free throw attempts. Despite just eight points and four assists vs. Loyola, he was instrumental in the squad’s win over Loyola with a career-high four steals and shooting 3-of-6 from the field.