Freshman led UE to a pair of wins last week
- ST.LOUIS – Averaging 25.5 points per game and leading the University of Evansville men’s basketball team to wins over Murray State and Belmont, Gabriel Pozzato has been named the Missouri Valley Conference Freshman of the Week.
This marks the third award of the season for Pozzato and second in a row. Pozzato led the Purple Aces with his average of 25.5 poitns per game. Playing 38.3 minutes per game, Pozzato shot 64% (16/25) from the field and 41.7% (5/12) from long range. He converted 14 of his 16 free throw tries while chipping in 3.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game.
He opened the week with a career-high 29 points against the Racers. He shot 10-of-14 and knocked down four triples while picking up 4 boards and a pair of assists. His effort surpassed his previous career scoring mark of 28, which came in the season opener at North Texas.
