CCC Athletes of the Week

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Endicott sophomore guard Lachlan Magee (Melbourne, Australia) was named the CCC’s Player of the Week following a career game against Emmanuel back on December 13^th in which he set personal bests in points and made field goals while tying his career-highs in made free throws, assists and steals.

Magee scored a game-high 34 points in Endicott’s 78-60 win over their GNAC rival Emmanuel in their last game in the 2011 portion of their schedule thanks to a stellar 11-of-17 (64.7%) from the floor.  The sophomore connected on three of his five attempts from beyond the three-point line and converted 9-of-11 free throw shots. 

His nine free throw makes tied his career-high, previous set in Endicott’s 2011-12 season opener against the College of Saint Joseph (Vt.) while his four assists and two steals also matched career-highs. 

The win over Emmanuel pushed the Gulls to a 5-3 overall record heading into winter break with a 1-1 mark in conference games.  The Blue and Green currently sit in a tie for third place in the CCC but along with Roger Williams, lead the league with five overall victories. 

Magee and the Gulls will back in action on Wednesday, January 4^th at home against North Shore rival Salem State in a game with North Shore Cup standings implications.  Tip-off is at 7:00 pm at Endicott’s MacDonald Gymnasium.