Kirk Hawkins, Medaille College, Men's Basketball
Hawkins led the AMCC last week in scoring, averaging 26.0 points per game. Hawkins started out the week with a career-best 30 points in a 100-110 loss at #21 Wooster. Hawkins followed that up with a 29 point, six assist effort against Buffalo State. He wrapped up the week with a 19 point, six assist effort against Morrisville St, helping head coach Keith Hack get his first career win as a head coach. On the week, Hawkins shot 51.1% from the field, 46.2% from three-point range and 81.8% from the free throw line. He also averaged 5.0 assists per game and 2.0 steals per game. Hawkins was also named to the Buffalo State Coles Classic All-Tournament Team.
PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Medaille G Kirk Hawkins led the AMCC last week in scoring, averaging 26.0 points per game. Hawkins started out the week with a career-best 30 points in a 100-110 loss at #21 Wooster. Hawkins followed that up with a 29 point, six assist effort against Buffalo State. He wrapped up the week with a 19 point, six assist effort against Morrisville St, helping head coach Keith Hack get his first career win as a head coach. On the week, Hawkins shot 51.1% from the field, 46.2% from three-point range and 81.8% from the free throw line. He also averaged 5.0 assists per game and 2.0 steals per game. Hawkins was also named to the Buffalo State Coles Classic All-Tournament Team.
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