ROBERT EDWARDS NAMED TCCC ROOKIE OF THE WEEK

Weston, Mass.—After two outstanding games by freshman Robert Edwards (Idaho Falls, Idaho), The Commonwealth Coast Conference office announced Edwards as its TCCC Rookie of the Week Monday.

Edwards averaged a team best 19.5 points over two games, while averaging 5.0 rebounds and 3.0 blocks. To add to his impressive week, he shot a blistering 77% from the field (17-of-22) in a pair of TCCC victories that extended the Pride's winning streak to four.

Edwards opened the week with 28 points on 12-of-14 shooting, three rebounds and three blocks in the Pride's 79-64 win over New England College.  He followed with 11 points, seven rebounds and three blocks in a 90-77 triumph at Eastern Nazarene.

This was Edwards' first acknowledgement as rookie of the week by the TCCC.