January 11, 2010

MIT Sophomore Noel Hollingsworth Named NEWMAC Men's Basketball Player of the Week

NEWMAC Men's Basketball Player of the Week

Noel Hollingsworth, MIT, F, 2012 (Salt Lake City, Utah)

Hollingsworth had a huge week, averaging 26.5 points, 8.0 rebounds and 2.5 blocks, as #15 MIT improved to 13-1 with wins over Tufts and Babson. The sophomore notched his eighth double-double of the season with 16 points and 13 boards in a 71-59 win over Tufts. He then followed that up with a career-high 37 points, including 20 on 9-10 shooting in the decisive second half, as MIT picked up a win in its conference opener against Babson, 72-45. Hollingsworth shot 60.9% from the field for the week and currently sits atop the NEWMAC in a number of statistical categories, including scoring, rebounding and field goal percentage.