Molly Kosmack, Mount Aloysius College, Women's Basketball
Kosmack led Mount Aloysius to two big AMCC victories in a 2-0 week, averaging 21.5 points and 22.0 rebounds. The freshman opened the week with a 24-point, 26-rebound double-double, while adding three assists and two blocks, giving the Mounties their first win against Pitt-Greensburg since 2018-19. She added 19 points and 18 rebounds in a victory at Pitt-Bradford to cap off the week. Kosmack shot 61.5% from the field and 91.7% from the line, to go along with seven blocks for the week.
PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Mount Aloysius F Molly Kosmack led Mount Aloysius to two big AMCC victories in a 2-0 week, averaging 21.5 points and 22.0 rebounds. The freshman opened the week with a 24-point, 26-rebound double-double, while adding three assists and two blocks, giving the Mounties their first win against Pitt-Greensburg since 2018-19. She added 19 points and 18 rebounds in a victory at Pitt-Bradford to cap off the week. Kosmack shot 61.5% from the field and 91.7% from the line, to go along with seven blocks for the week.
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