Malique Jacobs Named MAC Player of the Week | Kent State University Athletics
Malique Jacobs Named MAC Player of the Week | Kent State University Athletics
Redshirt Senior Malique Jacobs was named Mid-American Conference Player of the Week after leading the Kent State men's basketball team with three great performances last week, the league announced earlier today.
Jacobs recorded a single-game steal recortd for Kent State with 10 on Nov. 19 against Chicago State. Jacobs' 10 steals surpassed Chris Singletary who recorded eight steals in 2008. Jacobs now leads all players in the NCAA.
This is no surprise for Jacobs, as he returns to the 2022-23 season after being nominated as ALL-MAC Defensive player. The Flashes swept their three-game home stand this week where Jacobs contributed on both dense and offense. Jacobs recorded double digits in every game this week including a game-high 21 points on Monday, Nov. 14 against Portland. Despite the fouls that took place, Jacobs was able to help his team on the free throw line making a difference in every game. Jacobs shot nearly perfectly from the free-throw line, shooting 83 percent.
Kent State stands 5-0 overall and looks to win their sixth-straight game as they go on the road to face The College of Charleston on Wednesday, Nov. 23 at 6 p.m in TD Arena.
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