Central Michigan University Athletics
Watson Named MAC West Player of the Week
12/10/2007 12:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
MOUNT PLEASANT The Mid-American Conference has named Central Michigan University guard Giordan Watson (Southfield, Mich./Birmingham Groves HS/Bridgton Academy) the MAC West Division Player of the Week.
The senior led the Chippewas to a pair of wins over Robert Morris and Cal State Fullerton last week. He averaged 16.5 points, 2.0 rebounds and 4.0 assists.
In a road win at RMU, Watson scored 15 points, grabbed three rebounds and dished out a season-high seven assists. Against Fullerton, a team ranked No. 14 in the collegeinsider.com Mid-Major Poll, Watson had 18 points, a rebound and an assist.
For the week, Watson shot .555 from the floor and hit a three-pointer in each game to extend his consecutive games streak with a three-pointer to 10.
It marks the third time in his career that Watson has picked up the honor. He was tabbed twice last season.
CMU (3-5) has won three straight heading into Saturday’s game at Michigan. Tipoff in Crisler Arena is set for 2 p.m., and the game will be televised on the Big Ten Network.
The senior led the Chippewas to a pair of wins over Robert Morris and Cal State Fullerton last week. He averaged 16.5 points, 2.0 rebounds and 4.0 assists.
In a road win at RMU, Watson scored 15 points, grabbed three rebounds and dished out a season-high seven assists. Against Fullerton, a team ranked No. 14 in the collegeinsider.com Mid-Major Poll, Watson had 18 points, a rebound and an assist.
For the week, Watson shot .555 from the floor and hit a three-pointer in each game to extend his consecutive games streak with a three-pointer to 10.
It marks the third time in his career that Watson has picked up the honor. He was tabbed twice last season.
CMU (3-5) has won three straight heading into Saturday’s game at Michigan. Tipoff in Crisler Arena is set for 2 p.m., and the game will be televised on the Big Ten Network.
Tamario Adley Video Feature
Thursday, March 05
MBB vs. Western Michigan Highlights
Monday, February 23
Men's Basketball Western Hype
Friday, February 20
Nathan Claerbaut Video Feature
Wednesday, February 18