ST. PAUL, Minn.-- The Upper Midwest Athletic Conference (UMAC) announced their Athlete of the Week award winners Tuesday in the sports of men’s and women’s basketball. The awards are nominated by UMAC coaches and athletics communications staff and selected each week by the latter group.
Men’s Basketball Athlete of the Week
Carmello McNeal, Sr, North Central, G
Minneapolis, Minn./Twin Cities Academy
McNeal led the Rams versus Buena Vista with 28 points on an efficient 10-18 (55.5%) from the field and 5-9 (55.5%) from three.
Women’s Basketball Athlete of the Week
Brycelyn Brewster, Sr, North Central, G
Burnsville, Minn./United Christian Academy
Brewster continued her strong senior season, averaging 20.5 points, 5 rebounds, and 4.5 assists per game in a home win over Greenville and a narrow loss on the road against St. Olaf.