Central Michigan University Athletics
Brigitha Named MAC Player of the Week
3/7/2004 12:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
March 7, 2004
Central Michigan University center Gerrit Brigitha has been named Mid-American Conference West Division "Player of the Week" following the final week of the regular season.
In three games last week, the Niles native averaged 23.0 points and 9.7 rebounds per game while shooting 53 percent from the floor and 69 percent from the line.
He tallied 15 points and a career-high 13 rebounds at Northern Illinois on Monday, 25 points and five rebounds against Toledo on Wednesday and 29 points and 11 boards versus Ball State on Saturday.
It marks the second time Brigitha was honored this season. He was also tabbed on Jan. 12.
Brigitha and the Chippewas travel to Toledo on Monday night for the first round of the MAC Tournament. Tipoff in Savage Hall is set for 7 p.m.
