Butler's Jones, Xavier's Sumner Earn Weekly MBB Honors
NEW YORK – Butler forward Roosevelt Jones, who led the Bulldogs to a victory over previously unbeaten Purdue, has been named BIG EAST Player of the Week. Xavier guard Edmond Sumner helped the 11-0 Musketeers to a win over Auburn and was selected BIG EAST Rookie of the Week.
BIG EAST Player of the Week
Roosevelt Jones, Butler, F, Sr.
Jones led Butler to a 74-68 win over previously unbeaten No. 9/8 Purdue by posting 19 points, 11 rebounds and five assists. His defensive effort helped the Bulldogs force the Boilermakers into 8-of-31 shooting from the perimeter. Jones is averaging 13.7 points, 7.8 rebounds and 5.4 assists.
BIG EAST Freshman of the Week
Edmond Sumner, Xavier, G, Fr.
In only 20 minutes of play, Sumner recorded 13 points, six rebounds and five assists in an 85-61 victory over Auburn. He made 3-of-5 shots from 3-point range. Sumner is averaging 10.8 points and 3.5 assists this season.
BIG EAST Honor Roll
Tyler Lewis, Butler, G, Jr.
Tied a career high with 17 points and had six rebounds, four assists and four steals in a 74-68 win against No. 9/8 Purdue.
Maurice Watson, Jr., Creighton, G, Jr.
Scored 19 points and added seven assists, five rebounds and two steals in a loss at No. 3/3 Oklahoma.
Ben Bentil, Providence, F, So.
Posted 19 points, 12 rebounds, two blocked shots and two steals in a 73-65 victory over Rider.
Desi Rodriguez, Seton Hall, F, So.
Scored all of his team-high 18 points after halftime to help the Pirates rally to an 80-76 overtime victory over Wichita State.
Jalen Reynolds, Xavier, F, Jr.
Had a season-high 18 points on 7-of-9 shooting from the floor and pulled down six rebounds in an 85-61 win over Auburn. Played only 21 minutes.