GNAC Women’s Basketball Weekly Honors: February 28, 2011

Meghan Kirwan (Emmanuel) and Abby Young (St.Joe’s ME) have earned Great Northeast Athletic Conference’s Women’s Basketball Weekly Honors.

PLAYER OF THE WEEK

Meghan Kirwan, Emmanuel, Jr., Melrose, MA

Games: 3              Points: 50             Rebounds: 23      Assists: 6

Emmanuel’s Meghan Kirwan led Emmanuel to their 5th consecutive tournament title and 13th title overall. She averaged 16 points per game, 7 rebounds per game and 5 steals, despit playing only 11 minutes in the first round game.  The junior guard was also named GNAC tournament MVP. This marks the third time this season Kirwan has earned GNAC Player of the Week honors.

ROOKIE OF THE WEEK

Abby Young, St. Joe’s ME, Fr., North Yarmouth, ME

Games: 2          Points: 19        Rebounds: 15 Assists: 2

St. Joe’s Abby Young had a tremendous week averaging 9.5 points, 7.5 rebounds and 1.5 blocks in two GNAC Tournament games last week.