MEN’S BASKETBALL: Lipscomb’s Asadullah earns TSWA Player of the Week
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Lipscomb’s Ahsan Asadullah was named the Tennessee Sports Writers Association’s Men’s Basketball Player of the Week, posting 21.5 points, 14.0 rebounds and 8.0 assists in two contests for the Bison.
The Atlanta, Ga., native opened the week with 20 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists in a four-point loss to Jacksonville, hitting 8-of-20 shots overall and 4-for-6 at the foul line. He added one steal and two blocks against the Dolphins.
The sophomore connected on 10-of-23 shots, registering 23 points with a career-high 18 boards and eight assists along with three steals versus North Florida. Asadullah has scored 20-plus points in five of his last seven games and has recorded seven double-doubles this year. As a center, he ranks third in the Atlantic Sun Conference in total assists.
He is averaging 16.4 points, 9.2 rebounds and 3.8 assists in 20 contests this season.
2019-20 TSWA MEN’S BASKETBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
November 13 – Jordan Floyd, King University
November 19 – Adam Kunkel, Belmont
November 26 – Precious Achiuwa, Memphis
December 3 – Nick Muszynski, Belmont
December 10 – Ty Parks, Union University
December 18 – Jordan Floyd, King University
January 8 – Jordan Floyd, King University
January 14 – Precious Achiuwa, Memphis
January 21 – Tyree Boykin, Union University
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: Belmont’s Harmeyer named TSWA Player of the Week
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Belmont’s Ellie Harmeyer garnered Tennessee Sports Writers Association’s Women’s Basketball Player of the Week accolades, averaging 24.0 points and 17.5 rebounds in a pair of wins for the Bruins.
The Kenosha, Wis., native netted 26 points with 18 rebounds at Murray State, hitting 8-of-14 shots overall with a pair of 3-pointers. She made 8-for-10 at the foul line and added three assists and one block.
Harmeyer collected the winning layup with 1.4 seconds remaining in a win at Austin Peay, finishing with 22 points and 17 boards. The senior connected on 6-of-15 shots and hit all 10 foul shots versus the Govs.
She is averaging 17.9 points and 11.5 rebounds in 19 games this season.
2019-20 TSWA WOMEN’S BASKETBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
November 13 – Jaelencia Williams, Union University
November 19 – Kayla Marosites, Carson-Newman
November 26 – Charity Savage, Middle Tennessee
December 3 – Anastasia Hayes, Middle Tennessee
December 10 – Deandra Luna, Bryan College
December 18 – Ellie Harmeyer, Belmont
January 8 – Ellie Harmeyer, Belmont
January 14 – Kayla Marosites, Carson-Newman
January 21 – Kesha Brady, Tennessee Tech