COLONIA, N.J. – In the East Coast Conference's Week 14 report released Monday afternoon, Queens College men's basketball senior forward Tahj-Malik Campbell (Philadelphia, PA) was named Defensive Player of the Week, and rookie Henri Mennander (Helsinki, Finland) earned Rookie of the Week honors.
Campbell secured Defensive Player of the Week recognition for the second time this season, while Mennander collected his fourth Rookie of the Week award.
Defensive Player of the Week
In a 1-1 week for the Knights, Campbell led the way, averaging 21.5 points, 17.5 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 2.5 blocks, and 1.5 steals per game while recording two double-doubles. In the victory over Mercy, Campbell posted his 10th double-double of the season with 17 points, 25 rebounds, five blocks (a career best), five assists, and one steal. His 25 rebounds marked the second-highest total in program history and the most since the 1976-77 season, while also ranking as the second-most rebounds in Division II this season. On Sunday against STAC, Campbell recorded his team-best and ECC-leading 11th double-double with 26 points, 10 rebounds, three assists, and two steals. The 26-point performance marked his 11th game this season with 20 or more points.
Rookie the Week
Mennander averaged a double-double on the week, posting 16.5 points on 54.5 percent shooting along with 11.0 rebounds per game. Mennander opened the week with 18 points, 12 rebounds, and one assist in the win over Mercy. On Sunday against STAC, he added 15 points, 10 rebounds, one block, and one steal to register his ninth double-double of the season.
NEXT GAME
The Knights return home for their final home game of the regular season on Wednesday, February 25, when they host the College of Staten Island Dolphins in ECC play. Tip-off is scheduled for 5:00 p.m.
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