Great Northeast Athletic Conference Men’s Basketball Report - Week 1

Player of the Week
Brad Peterson (Kingstown, R.I.), Senior, Forward, Anna Maria College
Peterson averaged 25.5 points over a two day period at the Wesleyan Tip-Off Tournament this past weekend. He opened up the season dropping 31 points on 15 for 19 shooting from the field, an incredible 78.9% in just 26 minutes of play in a 77-72 loss to Daniel Webster. He also grabbed a staggering 16 rebounds, had two blocks and two assists. The AMCATS took the consolation game, a 73-61 win over SUNY Maritime, Peterson cooled down a bit only shooting 66.7 % from the field (20 points) but was a perfect 4 for 4 from the free throw line, collected 7 rebounds, had 3 steals and 3 blocks in the victory. Peterson was named to the All-Tournament Team.

Rookie of the Week
Quarry Greenway (Westchester, N.Y.), Freshman, Guard, Johnson & Wales University
Recorded a double-double in his collegiate debut with 14 points and a game-high 11 rebounds in the Wildcats hard fought 79-75 setback against Salve Regina on Thursday. Also added four assists, three blocks and three steals in the game for JWU.

Weekly Honor Roll
Matt Pepdjonovic (Quincy, Mass.), Senior, Forward, Suffolk University
Brian Troy (Westmoreland, N.H.), Senior, Guard, Rivier University