Rochester, MN -
The Minnesota College Athletic Conference (MCAC) has released its winter sports athletes of the week awards for the week of February 17-23.
Tiyana Schwinghammer, guard for Northland Community and Technical College, earned the MCAC North Division Women's Basketball Athlete-of-the-Week award again this week after nearly single-handedly defeating Central Lakes College. Schwinghammer scored 24 points in the 51-29 win, shooting 57.9% from the field. She rebounded six balls and had two assists, three steals, and three blocks in 37 minutes.
Minnesota North College - Rainy River forward Rodney Mozard earned the MCAC North Division Men's Basketball Athlete-of-the-Week award. In 78 minutes of court time, Mozard scored 32 points on 12 of 20 shooting from the floor. He grabbed 35 rebounds and had four assists, three steals, and five blocks in the Voyageurs' two games. Mozard leads the MCAC North in rebounds with 314 on the season.
Rhea Tucker, forward for Minnesota West Community and Technical College, has been named the MCAC South Division Women's Basketball Athlete-of-the-Week. Tucker scored 16 points in a win over Ridgewater College to secure a share of the MCAC South Division title. She hit 7 of 16 shots from the floor and grabbed 11 rebounds. Tucker also had three assists, three steals, and one block in 26 minutes of action.
Laden Nerison, point guard for Rochester Community and Technical College, earned the MCAC South Division Men's Basketball Athlete of the Week award. Nerison played 83 minutes in the Yellowjackets' two games, shooting 77.3% from the field and 60% from behind the three-point arc. He scored 45 points, pulled down 14 rebounds, and had 10 assists and two steals to help his team secure a spot in the postseason.
Tegan Sherk, a 133-pound freshman wrestler from Ridgewater College, and Connor Gmahl, a 184-pound freshman wrestler from Minnesota North College - Itasca, each earned this week's MCAC Wrestler of the Week award. Sherk, currently ranked 2nd in the nation with a 36-4 record, earned two technical falls at the North Plains District Tournament to qualify for nationals and was named the MCAC Outstanding Wrestler of the Year. Gmahl won a major decision over the #11 ranked 184-pounder at the North Plains District Tournament to qualify for the national tournament.
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 / Guard Brooten, MN |
Women's Basketball Athlete of the WeekMinutes Played: 37 minutes Field Goals (Made-Attempted): 11-19 3-PT Field Goals (Made-Attempted): 1-2 Free Throws (Made-Attempted): 1-2 Total Points: 24 points Total Rebounds: 6 rebounds Assists: 2 assists Steals: 3 steals Blocks: 3 blocks Noteworthy Information: Tiyana eclipsed 800 career points this weekend. Next Contest: March 1 at the North Plains District Championships Team Record: 20-4 overall; 7-0 in the MCAC North
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Rodney Mozard Minnesota North College - Rainy River FR / Forward Broward County, FL |
Men's Basketball Athlete of the WeekMinutes Played: 78 minutes Field Goals (Made-Attempted): 12-20 3-PT Field Goals (Made-Attempted): 0-1 Free Throws (Made-Attempted): 8-10 Total Points: 32 points Total Rebounds: 35 rebounds Assists: 4 assists Steals: 3 steals Blocks: 5 blocks Noteworthy Information: Rodney shot 60.0% from the field and averaged 16.0 points and 17.5 rebounds per game. Next Contest: February 28 at the North Plains District Championships Team Record: 17-9 overall; 10-2 in the MCAC North
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MCAC BasketballSouth Division Athletes of the Week |
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Rhea Tucker Minnesota West Community & Technical College FR / Forward White River, SD |
Women's Basketball Athlete of the WeekMinutes Played: 26 minutes Field Goals (Made-Attempted): 7-16 3-PT Field Goals (Made-Attempted): 0-1 Free Throws (Made-Attempted): 2-2 Total Points: 16 points Total Rebounds: 11 rebounds Assists: 3 assists Steals: 3 steals Blocks: 1 block Noteworthy Information: Rhea ranks 2nd in the MCAC South in points with 371 and steals with 66 this season. Next Contest: March 1 at the North Plains District Championships Team Record: 16-8 overall; 8-1 in the MCAC South
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Laden Nerison Rochester Community and Technical College SO / Point Guard Wanamingo, MN |
Men's Basketball Athlete of the WeekMinutes Played: 83 minutes Field Goals (Made-Attempted): 17-22 3-PT Field Goals (Made-Attempted): 3-5 Free Throws (Made-Attempted): 8-10 Total Points: 45 points Total Rebounds: 14 rebounds Assists: 10 assists Steals: 2 steals Blocks: 0 blocks Noteworthy Information: Laden shot 77.3% and averaged 22.5 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 5.0 assists per game. Next Contest: February 28 at the North Plains District Championships Team Record: 17-10 overall; 6-6 in the MCAC South
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MCAC Wrestling Athlete-of-the-Week |
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Tegan Sherk FR / 133 lbs. St. Francis, MN
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Tegan won the 133-pound division at the North Plains District Tournament on Sunday by earning two technical falls. He is currently ranked 2nd in the NJCAA and has a record of 36-4. Tegan was selected by the MCAC coaches as the MCAC Outstanding Wrestler of the Year. He will be wrestling at the NJCAA Wrestling National Tournament on March 7-8 in Council Bluffs, IA.
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Connor Gmahl FR / 184 lbs. Mora, MN |
At the North Plains District Tournament on Sunday, Connor defeated the #11 ranked 184-pounder in a major decision to win that weight class and qualify for the NJCAA Wrestling National Tournament. He will next wrestle on March 7-8 at the NJCAA Wrestling National Tournament in Council Bluffs, IA. |
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.