Rochester, MN -
The Minnesota College Athletic Conference (MCAC) has released its winter sports athletes of the week awards for the week of January 6-12.
Central Lakes College center Chesney Phillipp earned the MCAC North Division Women's Basketball Athlete-of-the-Week award. In 33 minutes of action, Phillipp hit 8 of 16 shots from the field and scored 17 points in the Raiders' lone game of the week, a loss to DII Gogebic Community College. She had 10 rebounds, one assist, two steals, and three blocks while shooting 50%.
Braedon Gomez, a strong forward for Minnesota North College - Rainy River, earned the MCAC North Division Men's Basketball Athlete-of-the-Week award. Gomez played 57 minutes and shot 69.6% from the field and 66.7% from behind the 3-point arc, scoring 42 points in the team's two wins. He had 20 rebounds, six assists, one steal, and four blocks during the week.
Minnesota West Community and Technical College forward Katrina Schutz earned the MCAC South Division Women's Basketball Athlete-of-the-Week award. Schutz scored 40 points and grabbed 24 rebounds in two wins during the week. She made 17 of 29 shots from the field and went 5 for 5 from the free throw line. Schutz also had six assists, four steals, and three blocks in 75 minutes of action.
Riverland Community College guard Nazih Chehade was named the MCAC South Division Men's Basketball Athlete of the Week honoree. Chehade led the Blue Devils to two key road wins over Rochester and M State, scoring 35 points and grabbing 12 rebounds, 11 assists, and five steals in 78 minutes on the court. He made 15 of 26 shots from the field, shooting 57.7%.
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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Chesney Phillipp Central Lakes College SO / Center Jacksonville, NC |
Women's Basketball Athlete of the WeekMinutes Played: 33 minutes Field Goals (Made-Attempted): 8-16 3-PT Field Goals (Made-Attempted): 0-0 Free Throws (Made-Attempted): 1-2 Total Points: 17 points Total Rebounds: 10 rebounds Assists: 1 assist Steals: 2 steals Blocks: 3 blocks Noteworthy Information: Chesney shot 50% from the field. Next Contest: January 15 vs. MNC - Vermilion Team Record: 9-6 overall; 1-0 in the MCAC North
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Braedon Gomez Minnesota North College - Rainy River FR / Strong Forward Corpus Christi, TX |
Men's Basketball Athlete of the WeekMinutes Played: 57 minutes Field Goals (Made-Attempted): 16-23 3-PT Field Goals (Made-Attempted): 6-11 Free Throws (Made-Attempted): 4-6 Total Points: 42 points Total Rebounds: 20 rebounds Assists: 6 assists Steals: 1 steal Blocks: 4 blocks Noteworthy Information: Braedon hit 69.6% of his shots and averaged 21 points per game. Next Contest: January 15 at Minnesota North College - Hibbing Team Record: 9-5 overall; 2-0 in the MCAC North
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MCAC BasketballSouth Division Athletes of the Week |
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Katrina Schutz Minnesota West Community and Technical College FR / Forward Eden Valley, MN |
Women's Basketball Athlete of the WeekMinutes Played: 75 minutes Field Goals (Made-Attempted): 17-29 3-PT Field Goals (Made-Attempted): 1-5 Free Throws (Made-Attempted): 5-5 Total Points: 40 points Total Rebounds: 24 rebounds Assists: 6 assists Steals: 4 steals Blocks: 3 blocks Noteworthy Information: Katrina made 58.6% of her shots and averaged 20 points and 12 rebounds per game. Next Contest: January 15 at Dakota State University JV Team Record: 10-7 overall; 2-0 in the MCAC South
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Nazih Chehade Riverland Community College SO / Guard Pompano Beach, FL |
Men's Basketball Athlete of the WeekMinutes Played: 78 minutes Field Goals (Made-Attempted): 15-26 3-PT Field Goals (Made-Attempted): 0-2 Free Throws (Made-Attempted): 5-10 Total Points: 35 points Total Rebounds: 12 rebounds Assists: 11 assists Steals: 5 steals Blocks: 0 blocks Noteworthy Information: Nazih shot 57.7% from the field and averaged 17.5 points and 5.5 assists during the week. Next Contest: January 15 vs. Minnesota West Community and Technical College Team Record: 18-0 overall; 2-0 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.