LATHAM, N.Y. – Sophomore Jake Koverman (Severna Park, Md./Southern) was named the United East Conference Men’s Basketball Volt Division Defensive Player of the Week as announced by the league office Monday afternoon (Jan. 29).
This is Koverman’s first career Defensive Player of the Week award and marks the third straight week that a St. Mary’s College of Maryland men’s basketball player has picked up this honor.
The 6-6 forward led the St. Mary’s College of Maryland men’s basketball team to an 87-78 road win over Penn College on January 27 in United East action.
Koverman shot 5-of-10 from the field on his way to 10 points while hauling a team-best 10 rebounds to complete his second double-double of the season. He also added a season-high two steals.
St. Mary’s College (11-9, 6-1 UEC) will be back in action tomorrow, Tuesday, January 30, when the Seahawks travel to Lancaster, Pa., to take on Lancaster Bible College (12-9, 5-2 UEC) in United East action at 5 p.m.
2023-24 United East Volt Division Defensive Players of the Week
- Nov. 13 – Grant Sareyka, Lancaster Bible, Sr., G
- Nov. 20 – Hollique Johnson, St. Mary’s College, Sr., F
- Nov. 27 – Donyae Baylor-Carroll, Penn State Harrisburg, Sr., G
- Dec. 4 – Jake Schalki, Penn State Abington, Sr., F/C
- Dec. 11 – Daryn Alexander, St. Mary’s College, 5th, G
- Dec. 18 – Blessed Mbogo, Gallaudet, Jr., F
- Jan. 2 – Jake Schalki, Penn State Abington, Sr., F/C
- Jan. 8 – Donyae Baylor-Carroll, Penn State Harrisburg, Sr., G
- Jan. 15 – Hollique Johnson, St. Mary’s College, Sr., F
- Jan. 22 – Micah Henry, St. Mary’s College, So., G
- Jan. 29 – Jake Koverman, St. Mary’s College, So., F
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