Rochester, MN -
The Minnesota College Athletic Conference (MCAC) has released its winter sports athletes of the week awards for the week of December 9-15.
Northland Community and Technical College strong forward Tiyana Schwinghammer earned the MCAC North Division Women's Basketball Athlete-of-the-Week award. Schwinghammer made 21 of 46 shots from the field, scoring 52 points in the Pioneers' three wins during the week. She also collected 19 rebounds, 12 assists, eight steals, and six blocks in 100 minutes of action.
Jaiquavious Ackey, forward for Central Lakes College, earned the MCAC North Division Men's Basketball Athlete-of-the-Week award. Ackey scored 39 points in his two games, making 17 of 38 shots from the field for a shooting percentage of 60.7%. He grabbed 23 rebounds, and had six steals and three assists, helping the Raiders defeat (RV) M State and finishing the week 1-1.
St. Cloud Technical and Community College guard Brooklyn Fischer has been named the week's MCAC South Division Women's Basketball Athlete-of-the-Week honoree. In 78 minutes of court time, Fischer scored 57 points, shooting 47.6% and averaging 28.5 points per game. She also had 14 rebounds, six assists, and eight steals as the Cyclones went 1-1 during the week.
Rochester Community and Technical College shooting guard Sam Jennings earned the MCAC South Division Men's Basketball Athlete of the Week award. Jennings played 62 minutes and scored 63 points on 22 of 37 (59.4%) shooting from the field. In addition, his nine rebounds, four steals, and eight assists helped the Yellowjackets win two more games during the week.
There were no nominations submitted this week for the MCAC Wrestler of the Week award.
As MCAC teams compile games and statistics, keep tabs on Conference leaders at the following links:
MCAC Women's Basketball Statistical Leaders: https://mcacsports.org/sports/wbkb/2024-25/leaders
MCAC Men's Basketball Statistical Leaders: https://mcacsports.org/sports/mbkb/2024-25/leaders
MCAC Women's Basketball Standings: https://mcacsports.org/sports/wbkb/2024-25/standings
MCAC Men's Basketball Standings: https://mcacsports.org/sports/mbkb/2024-25/standings
MCAC Wrestling: https://mcacsports.org/sports/wrest/index
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MCAC BasketballNorth Division Athletes of the Week |
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Tiyana Schwinghammer Northland Community & Technical College SO / Strong Forward Brooten, MN |
Women's Basketball Athlete of the WeekMinutes Played: 100 minutes Field Goals (Made-Attempted): 21-46 3-PT Field Goals (Made-Attempted): 2-8 Free Throws (Made-Attempted): 8-11 Total Points: 52 points Total Rebounds: 19 rebounds Assists: 12 assists Steals: 8 steals Blocks: 6 blocks Noteworthy Information: Tiyana averaged 17.3 points, 6.3 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 2.7 steals, and 2.0 blocks per game. Next Contest: December 30 vs. Ridgewater College at the CLC Classic Team Record: 9-4 overall; 0-0 in the MCAC North
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Jaiquavious Ackey Central Lakes College SO / Forward Carrollton, GA |
Men's Basketball Athlete of the WeekMinutes Played: 77 minutes Field Goals (Made-Attempted): 17-28 3-PT Field Goals (Made-Attempted): 3-8 Free Throws (Made-Attempted): 2-4 Total Points: 39 points Total Rebounds: 23 rebounds Assists: 3 assists Steals: 6 steals Blocks: 1 block Noteworthy Information: Jaiquavious had a double-double (24 points, 17 rebounds) against SCTCC. Next Contest: December 20 vs. Minnesota State Community and Technical College at the CLC Classic Team Record: 5-5 overall; 0-0 in the MCAC North
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MCAC BasketballSouth Division Athletes of the Week |
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Brooklyn Fischer St. Cloud Technical and Community College FR / Guard Belgrade, MN |
Women's Basketball Athlete of the WeekMinutes Played: 78 minutes Field Goals (Made-Attempted): 20-42 3-PT Field Goals (Made-Attempted): 5-14 Free Throws (Made-Attempted): 12-13 Total Points: 57 points Total Rebounds: 14 rebounds Assists: 6 assists Steals: 8 steals Blocks: 0 blocks Noteworthy Information: Brooklyn recorded her 2nd double-double (30 points, 10 rebounds) of the season on Friday against DII Gogebic CC. Next Contest: December 30 vs. Sisseton-Wahpeton College Team Record: 4-6 overall; 0-0 in the MCAC South
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Sam Jennings Rochester Community and Technical College SO / Shooting Guard Kenosha, WI |
Men's Basketball Athlete of the WeekMinutes Played: 62 minutes Field Goals (Made-Attempted): 22-37 3-PT Field Goals (Made-Attempted): 12-20 Free Throws (Made-Attempted): 7-7 Total Points: 63 points Total Rebounds: 9 rebounds Assists: 8 assists Steals: 4 steals Blocks: 0 blocks Noteworthy Information: Sam shot 60% from the 3-point arc and averaged 31.5 points per game this week. Next Contest: December 20 vs. Joliet Junior College @ the Anoka Ramsey Classic Team Record: 8-3 overall; 0-0 in the MCAC South
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MCAC Wrestling Athlete-of-the-Week |
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There were no nominations for the MCAC Wrestler of the Week award. |
About the Minnesota College Athletic Conference
The Minnesota College Athletic Conference is the organizational body for NJCAA-affiliated two-year technical and community college athletic programs in the Minnesota State system, as well as select colleges in North Dakota and Wisconsin. The mission of the Minnesota College Athletic Conference is to advance intercollegiate athletics by providing an engaging and supportive environment for success of our student athletes and competition among member institutions. The MCAC is committed to the guiding principles of encouraging the development and success of student athletes, promoting the integrity, honesty and loyalty to member schools as well as upholding the sustainability of conference athletic programs.