CIAA MEN'S BASKETBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
NAME: Caleb Simmons
INSTITUTION: Fayetteville State University
POSITION: Guard
CLASS: Senior
HOMETOWN: Newburgh, N.Y.
Caleb Simmons has once again proven his dominance on the court, earning his second double-double of the season. Simmons played a pivotal role in the Bronco victory over Virginia Union with 30 points on an efficient 11-16 shooting, including a perfect 4-4 from beyond the arc and 4-5 from the free-throw line. He also contributed 11 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 blocks, and a steal.
NAME: Elijah Davis
INSTITUTION: Bowie State University
POSITION: Guard
CLASS: Senior
HOMETOWN: Severn, MD.
Elijah Davis was a menace on defense for the Bulldogs in the past three games. Davis tallied 34 total points, ten rebounds, 13 steals, and two blocks. Davis' best game defensively was against UDC, where he totaled a season-high five steals. The CIAA leader in steals (2.8 steals per game) looks to be a disruptive force all season long.
NAME: Kennard Wyche
INSTITUTION: Virginia Union University
POSITION: Guard
CLASS: Freshman
HOMETOWN: Henrico, VA.
Wyche had a career-high 28 points in the Panthers' CIAA opener against Claflin on Thursday.