Santos Named ECAC Division III New England Men’s Basketball Rookie of the Week

DANBURY, Conn. – Freshman guard, Alex Santos (Lawrence, Mass.) has been named the Corvias Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Division III New England Men’s Basketball Rookie of the Week as announced by the ECAC for the week ending Jan. 17.

Santos registered a career-high 32 points and broke a Worcester State All-Time record in three point shots made in a single game in the 93-81 victory over Fitchburg State. He drained nine 3-pointers (69%) from behind the arc while adding two assists, two rebounds, a steal and a block in the win.

"Alex was great from behind the line against Fitchburg as he played well with poise and confidence," stated head coach David Lindberg. "He had a big game and plays with no fear regardless of the situation."

With Santos’ nine 3-pointers, he also helped aid the Lancers to another school record of 15 3-pointers made in a single game, which precedes the 14 that were made on January 11, 1994 – also against the Fitchburg Falcons.

Santos also added in five out of six free throw shots taken for an 83.3 free throw percentage on the week.

Currently, Santos is averaging 13.3 points per game, 2.8 rebounds per game, and 2.1 assists per game. Overall, he is shooting 38.9 percent from the field, 41.1 percent from beyond the arc, and 80.4 percent from the free throw line. He stands at second place in the conference with his 3-point shooting percentage.

ECAC Release Can Be Found HERE

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