HAWKS' TROY JACKSON NAMED MEAC ROOKIE OF THE WEEK

Troy Jackson

Troy Jackson

Jan. 9, 2006

Virginia Beach, VA - The Mid Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) announced today that the University of Maryland Eastern Shore's Troy Jackson (Wilkes Barre, Pa/Laurinberg Prep) has been named the MEAC Rookie of the Week for Men's Basketball.

Jackson (Guard, 6-2, 175, Fr.) had back-to-back double-digit performances last week for UMES. Jackson came off the bench to lead the Hawks to a 1-1 week with 18 points on 7-of-14 shooting in an overtime victory over N.C. A&T; and had 16 points in a loss to Hampton. He finished the week averaging 17.0 points and 5.5 rebounds. Jackson is averaging 7.7 points and 2.3 rebounds on the season.

The Hawks and Jackson take on Norfolk State University tonight at 8:00 pm in Norfolk, Va.

Portions of this release are taken from the official MEAC Media Relations release.

 

 

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