UTICA, NY- Utica College men’s basketball senior forward Chris Jeffers was named the College’s Male Athlete of the Week after his performance this past weekend.
Over the weekend, he became the 15th player at UC to score 1,000 points in a career and he is just the third player in program history to score over 1,000 points and collect 500 rebounds.
In a two-game stretch this past weekend Jeffers combined for 21 points and 14 rebounds. He currently leads the team and ranks 10th in the Empire 8 Conference with 164 rebounds. Jeffers is also fourth on the team with 226 total points, averaging 9.4 points per game, and fourth in free throw percentage (.735).
The Pioneers wrap up their 2014-15 campaign Friday night as they host Alfred University. Game time is scheduled for 8 p.m.
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