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| Brooks (Marshall athletics) |
You can’t help but feel bad for Marshall sophomore Khadaijia Brooks.
The former Bristol Eastern superstar was once again bitten by the injury bug in practice last week. Brooks tore her ACL, according to a story on the website of The Herald-Dispatch of Huntington, W.V.
At Bristol Eastern, Brooks missed a bunch of her freshman season with an injury.
Marshall will miss her inside presence in the coming games. Brooks was the team’s second-leading rebounder at 6.5 per game.
Here’s hoping Brooks heals quickly and gets back out on the court.
Here are Brooks’ stats for the season: 22 games/21 starts; 647 minutes/29.4 per game; 66-133 FG (49.6%); 20-57 3-PT (35.1%); 19-28 FT (67.9%); 143 rebounds/6.5 per game; 40 personal fouls/0 disqualifications; 33 assists; 26 turnovers; 14 blocks; 18 steals; 171 points/7.8 per game.
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| Heron (Auburn athletics) |
Mustapha Heron, Auburn freshman
Snapshot
The former Sacred Heart superstar keeps adding to his freshman record of consecutive double-digit scoring games while the Tigers try to secure postseason berths.
Heron was consistent in two games, scoring 17 and 16 points as Auburn went 1-1.
What happened last week
Mississippi State: The Tigers were able to hang on in last Tuesday’s home game against the Bulldogs, 98-92, despite giving up a whopping 64 points in the second half.
Heron played 29 minutes and scored 17 points on 6-for-13 shooting from the floor. He made one of his three attempts from behind the arc, and he sank four of his six foul shots. Heron had six rebounds, four assists, one turnover, two steals and committed three personal fouls.
Ole Miss: To call this road game last Saturday a blown opportunity is an understatement. Like Mississippi State, Auburn led by 20 points at halftime. The difference this time around was the Rebels were able to come back and win, 90-84. For the second straight game, the Tigers gave up more than 60 points in the second half.
Heron played 27 minutes and scored 16 points before fouling out for just the second time this season. He shot 7-for-12 from the floor, including 2-for-3 from three-point range. Heron didn’t attempt a foul shot. He had six rebounds, two turnovers and one steal.
Heron’s 3-pointer with under 30 seconds to play in the game cut the Auburn deficit to 84-82. On the next play, however, Heron fouled out and Ole Miss made two foul shots. The Tigers never got closed than two points.
Heron continues to lead the team in points per game at 15.3. He is one of three Tigers in double figures.
The week ahead
Auburn is 16-9 overall and 5-7 in the conference. The Tigers play two this week, with the first game coming tomorrow at home against Florida. On Saturday, Auburn is on the road at Texas A&M.
Just the stats
25 games/25 starts; 696 minutes/27.8 per game; 118-275 FG (42.9%); 36-83 3-PT (43.4%); 110-143 FT (76.9%); 143 rebounds/5.7 per game; 67 personal fouls/2 disqualifications; 31 assists; 57 turnovers; 6 blocks; 23 steals; 382 points/15.3 per game
Tyrn Flowers, UMass freshman
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| Flowers (UMass athletics) |
Snapshot
UMass went 1-1 last week, losing to Rhode Island at home and winning on the road at Saint Joseph’s. Flowers’ minutes were limited, but the former Sacred Heart standout did throw down a put-back dunk against the Hawks (click on the link below!)
What happened last week
Rhode Island: The Minutemen couldn’t overcome a rough first half and lost 70-62 to the Rams last Tuesday at home.
Flowers played 12 minutes and scored two points to go along with one rebound. He was 0-for-2 from the field, both three-point attempts, but was 2-for-2 from the foul line. Flowers had one turnover, one steal and committed two fouls.
Saint Joseph’s: The Minutemen bounced back with an 87-76 road win over a Hawks team that is also struggling this season.
Flowers played 10 minutes and scored four points, but two of them came on a nice one-hand jam following a missed shot late in the first half. Flowers was 2-for-5 from the field (0-for-3 3-pointers) and grabbed three rebounds. He committed one foul.
The week ahead
UMass is 13-12 overall and 3-9 in the conference. The Minutemen are at Duquesne on Wednesday, followed by a home game Saturday against Davidson.
Just the stats
25 games/0 starts; 317 minutes/12.7 per game; 42-111 FG (37.8%); 29-85 3-PT (34.1%); 6-8 FT (75%); 61 rebounds/2.4 per game; 40 personal fouls/1 disqualification; 11 assists; 14 turnovers; 9 blocks; 6 steals; 119 points/4.8 per game
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| Wright (Montana athletics) |
Walter Wright, Montana senior
Snapshot
Montana won twice in the past week to get to .500 on the season. The Griz batted away Southern Utah on the road, then took down Northern Arizona in another away game. Wright, the former Wilby star, played 25 or more minutes in both games.
What happened last week
Southern Utah: The Griz used a big first half and won 70-55 over the Thunderbirds last Tuesday. Wright played 28 minutes and scored 14 points, the second-highest total for Montana that night. He shot 5-for-11 from the floor, including 2-for-5 on three-point attempts. Wright was also 2-for-2 on free throws. He had two assists, three turnovers and committed just one foul. Wright scored nine of his points in the second half.
Northern Arizona: The Griz took care of business again versus a lower-rung Big Sky foe, defeating the Lumberjacks 76-59. Montana used a 39-28 second half to pull away. Wright played 25 minutes, but scored just two points on 1-for-6 shooting (0-for-2 3s). He did have three assists and a block, along with two turnovers and one foul.
The week ahead
Montana is 13-13 overall and 8-5 in the conference. The Griz host Sacramento State on Thursday, then play again at home Saturday against Portland State. The Portland State game will be Senior Night for Wright, who is playing his final two games in Missoula this week.
Just the stats
25 games/7 starts; 572 minutes/22.9 per game; 89-231 FG (38.5%); 20-83 3-PT (24.1%); 66-74 FT (89.2%); 47 rebounds/1.9 per game; 47 personal fouls/0 disqualifications; 77 assists; 54 turnovers; 2 blocks; 10 steals; 264 points/10.6 per game
Statistics are from the websites of each team.
