Rochester, MN -
The Minnesota College Athletic Conference (MCAC) has released its winter sports athletes of the week awards for the week of February 3-9.
There were no nominations for the MCAC North Division Women's Basketball Athlete-of-the-Week award this week.
Jaiquavious Ackey, forward for Central Lakes College, earned the MCAC North Division Men's Basketball Athlete-of-the-Week award. In 51 minutes of on-court action this week, Ackey scored 56 points on 79.4% shooting from the field. He made 27 of 34 shots from the field, and also had 16 rebounds, six assists, and nine steals in the Raiders' two wins during the week.
Rochester Community and Technical College point guard Macaya Copeland earned the MCAC South Division Women's Basketball Athlete-of-the-Week award. Copeland shot 73.3% from the field, knocking down 11 of her 15 shots and 5 of 7 three-point attempts to total 28 points in the Yellowjackets win. She added four rebounds, four steals, and two assists in 29 minutes of action.
Ridgewater College forward DeAndre Holloway earned the MCAC South Division Men's Basketball Athlete of the Week award. Scoring 21 points in the Warriors' win, Holloway shot 77.8% from the free-throw line, grabbed 12 rebounds, and had three blocks to help Ridgewater overcome a 19-point deficit to pick up a win. He also had a steal in the game and made 7 of his 19 shots from the field.
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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Women's Basketball Athlete of the WeekThere were no nominations submitted this week for North Division Women's Basketball Athlete of the Week.
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Jaiquavious Ackey Central Lakes College SO / Forward Carrollton, GA |
Men's Basketball Athlete of the WeekMinutes Played: 51 minutes Field Goals (Made-Attempted): 27-34 3-PT Field Goals (Made-Attempted): 0-2 Free Throws (Made-Attempted): 2-3 Total Points: 56 points Total Rebounds: 16 rebounds Assists: 6 assists Steals: 9 steals Blocks: 0 blocks Noteworthy Information: Jaiquavious shot 79.4% from the field and averaged 28.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, 4.5 steals, and 3.0 assists per game this week. Next Contest: February 12 at Minnesota North College - Vermilion Team Record: 15-9 overall; 7-1 in the MCAC North
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MCAC BasketballSouth Division Athletes of the Week |
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Macaya Copeland Rochester Community and Technical College SO / Point Guard Minnetonka, MN |
Women's Basketball Athlete of the WeekMinutes Played: 29 minutes Field Goals (Made-Attempted): 11-15 3-PT Field Goals (Made-Attempted): 5-7 Free Throws (Made-Attempted): 1-3 Total Points: 28 points Total Rebounds: 4 rebounds Assists: 4 assists Steals: 5 steals Blocks: 0 blocks Noteworthy Information: Macaya shot 73.3% from the field and 71.4% from behind the 3-point arc in the Yellowjackets win over SCTCC. Next Contest: February 12 vs. Ridgewater College Team Record: 15-4 overall; 4-1 in the MCAC South
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DeAndre Holloway Ridgewater College FR / Forward Kerkhoven, MN |
Men's Basketball Athlete of the WeekMinutes Played: 34 minutes Field Goals (Made-Attempted): 7-19 3-PT Field Goals (Made-Attempted): 0-3 Free Throws (Made-Attempted): 7-9 Total Points: 21 points Total Rebounds: 12 rebounds Assists: 0 assists Steals: 1 steal Blocks: 3 blocks Noteworthy Information: DeAndre made 77.8% of his free throws and grabbed two key offensive rebounds late in the game to seal a comeback victory for the Warriors. Next Contest: February 12 at Rochester Community and Technical College Team Record: 13-7 overall; 5-3 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.