MAC Freedom Player of the Week
Derek Leohner (FDU-Florham / So. / G / Freehold, N.J.) averaged 17.7 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.7 steals, two assists and a block during the week. Most impressively, Leohner tallied 19 points on 64 percent (7-of-11) shooting with seven rebounds, three blocks, two steals and an assist in a 71-70 win over conference foe Misericordia. Leohner recorded two of his three blocked shots in the final 28 seconds of regulation to hold on to the 71-70 win. Earlier in the week, the sophomore scored a game-high 24 points for a career-best. He shot 64 percent (9-of-14) from the field with four rebounds, two assists and two steals.