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The Minnesota College Athletic Conference (MCAC) has released its winter sports weekly awards for the week of November 20 - 26.

Alyssa Torgerson, center for Central Lakes College, earned the MCAC North Division Women's Basketball Athlete-of-the-Week.  In 30 minutes of action, Torgerson scored 17 points, shooting 46.7% from the field, and she grabbed 10 rebounds and had a steal and assist. Torgerson has led her Raiders team to a 4-2 record to start the season. There were no nominations for the MCAC North Division Men's Basketball Athlete-of-the-Week award.   

Minnesota West Community and Technical College guard, Olivia Hayenga, has been named the week's MCAC South Division Women's Basketball Athlete-of-the-Week. In two games, Hayenga scored 67 points, going 22 of 49 from the field and 21 of 29 from the free throw line. Hayenga picked up 24 rebounds, 10 assists, 8 steals, and 5 blocks, leading her Lady Jays to two more wins.  DeWayne Thompson, guard for Riverland Community College, earned this week's MCAC South Division Men's Basketball Athlete of the Week award. In 27 minutes of playing time, Thompson scored 23 points on 60% shooting from the field, and he grabbed 4 rebounds and a steal while assisting on 6 made shots. Thompson's scoring helped lead the Blue Devils to a convincing win over Minnesota North College - Itasca.

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/2023-24/leaders

MCAC Men's Basketball Statistical Leaders:  https://mcacsports.org/sports/mbkb/2023-24/leaders

MCAC Women's Basketball Standings: https://mcacsports.org/sports/wbkb/2023-24/standings

MCAC Men's Basketball Standings:  https://mcacsports.org/sports/mbkb/2023-24/standings

	MCAC Basketball North Division Athletes of the Week
Alyssa Torgerson Central Lakes College SO / Center Burnsville, MN	Women's Basketball Athlete of the Week Minutes Played:  30 minutes Field Goals (Made-Attempted):  7-15 3-PT Field Goals (Made-Attempted): 0-0 Free Throws (Made-Attempted): 3-7 Total Points:  17 points Total Rebounds: 10 rebounds Assists:  1 assist Steals: 1 steal Blocks: 0 blocks Noteworthy Information:  Alyssa shot 46.7% from the field.  Next Contest: December 1 at Minnesota West Community & Technical College Team Record: 4-2 overall; 0-0 in the MCAC North
	Men's Basketball Athlete of the Week No nominations were submitted this week.

	MCAC Basketball South Division Athletes of the Week
Olivia Hayenga Minnesota West Community & Technical College SO / Guard Worthington, MN	Women's Basketball Athlete of the Week Minutes Played:  72 minutes Field Goals (Made-Attempted): 22-49 3-PT Field Goals (Made-Attempted): 2-7 Free Throws (Made-Attempted): 21-29 Total Points:  67 points Total Rebounds: 24 rebounds Assists:  10 assists Steals:  8 steals Blocks:  5 blocks Noteworthy Information: Olivia averaged 33.5 points per game and 12 rebounds per game this week. Next Contest: December 1 vs. Central Lakes College Team Record: 6-2 overall; 0-0 in the MCAC South
DeWayne Thompson Riverland Community College SO / Guard St. Paul, MN	Men's Basketball Athlete of the Week Minutes Played:  27 minutes Field Goals (Made-Attempted):  9-15 3-PT Field Goals (Made-Attempted): 1-4 Free Throws (Made-Attempted):  4-6 Total Points:  23 points Total Rebounds: 4 rebounds Assists:  6 assists Steals:  1 steal Blocks:  0 blocks Noteworthy Information:  DeWayne shot 60% from the field in his team's win over Minnesota North College - Itasca. Next Contest: December 1 vs. Minnesota North College - Mesabi Range Team Record: 6-1 overall; 0-0 in the MCAC North

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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.