Slisz Named to NEWBA Team of the Week
WEST HARTFORD, Conn. – Junior guard Maya Slisz (New Britain, Conn.) of the University of Saint Joseph (USJ) women's basketball team was selected to the New England Women's Basketball Association (NEWBA) All-First Team, it was announced by association officials on Tuesday in its seventh weekly awards of the season. It marks the third career weekly NEWBA honor for Slisz, the third for her this season, and the seventh for the Blue Jays.
Slisz paced the Blue Jays during a perfect 2-0 week, averaging 20.5 points, 4.0 assists, 6.5 rebounds, and 1.5 steals per game. She started the week by dropping 27 points, nine rebounds and four assists in a 79-68 win at home over Emmanuel, shooting 50.0 percent from the floor (7-of-14) and a perfect 12-of-12 from the free-throw line against the Saints. The junior guard rounded out the week with a 14 point, four rebound, four assist and two steals outing during the Blue Jays 79-54 victory against Regis.
UP NEXT
Slisz and the Blue Jays begin a quick two-game road trip, starting on Wednesday, January 24th for a stop at intrastate foe and conference newcomers Mitchell College. Tipoff against the Mariners inside the Yarnall Athletic Center in New London, Conn., is set for 5:00 p.m.
About the NEWBA
The New England Women's Basketball Association (NEWBA) provides support for coaches from the New England Region. Membership in NEWBA is open to all Division III head coaches from the region who have a vested interest in the welfare of the organization.