Syracuse, NY — The State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC) announced its weekly award winners Monday with sophomore guard
Rylan Blondo being named as the SUNYAC/PrestoSports Men's Basketball Athlete of the Week.
The accolade is the first for Blondo who averaged 17 points, seven rebounds and five rebounds through two games of the Hat City Tournament Dec. 29 and 30.
Blondo helped the Hawks to an 86-79 win over tournament hosts Western Connecticut State after finishing with 16 points on 50 percent shooting (7-14) from the field, including making 2-of-3 from behind the arc. He added a game-high seven assists in the win with one steal and one block in 28 minutes of action. In the championship game the following day against William Paterson, Blondo totaled a team-high 18 points and 10 rebounds — five boards coming off the offensive glass. He also finished with three assists and one steal in 30 minutes.
SUNY New Paltz is back in action this weekend when it heads on the road to face SUNYAC rivals SUNY Geneseo and The College at Brockport Friday and Saturday, respectively.
To view the full SUNYAC press release,
click here.
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