Dec. 10, 2007
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - The University of Maryland Eastern Shores' (UMES) Denzel Jackson (Forward, 6-6, 190, Fr., Philadelphia, Pa./Lincoln H.S.) was named Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Defensive Player of the Week for the week ending December 9.
Jackson averaged 10 rebounds per game last week in two non-conference contests. He led the team in rebounding against George Washington and Old Dominion with 11 and nine respectively.
For the season, Jackson is averaging a team-high 7.5 rebounds and two steals per game, which both rank third in the MEAC.
Freshman Marc Davis (Baltimore, Md./Walbrook H.S.) was also recognized by the MEAC as an other top performer for his two 10 point performances off the bench against the Colonials and Monarchs.
The MEAC selected Reggie Holmes of Morgan State as Player of the Week, while Carrio Bennett of South Carolina State was recognized as Rookie of the Week.
UMES returns home for a game against Kennesaw State University on Tuesday, December 11. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. in the William P. Hytche Athletic Center.
