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Trio of Battling Bishops Earn USA South Weekly Accolades

Trio of Battling Bishops Earn USA South Weekly Accolades

Fayetteville, N.C. - The USA South Athletic Conference has released it weekly awards for February 8th with a trio of Bishops earning honors in basketball and baseball. Sophomore Adrian Moore was named men's basketball Player of the Week, while junior Ryan Grant and freshman Trey Croom were tabbed baseball's Pitcher and Rookie of the week, respectively.

Men's Basketball Player of the Week
Adrian Moore, N.C. Wesleyan - The sophomore guard from Plymouth, North Carolina averaged 23.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 2.0 steals per game as the Bishops posted a 2-0 record last week versus USA South competition. Moore shot 77.8 percent from the field (7-of-9) and 85.0 percent from the free-throw stripe (17-of-20) during the week. In a 114-98 victory over LaGrange, Moore scored a career-high 26 points to go along with eight rebounds, six assists, zero turnovers, two steals and one block. In a 73-72 win over Huntingdon, Moore totaled 21 points, seven rebounds and two steals. 

Baseball Pitcher of the Week
Ryan Grant, N.C. Wesleyan - The junior righty from Goldsboro, North Carolina turned in a four-hit shutout in Saturday's season-opener versus Lynchburg College. Grant went the distance, tossing seven innings with three strikeouts and three walks. 

Baseball Rookie of the Week
Trey Croom, N.C. Wesleyan - The freshman third baseman from Wilmington, North Carolina went a combined 4-for-7 (.571) with three RBIs, one run scored and one double as the Bishops swept a two-game series from Lynchburg to open the season. In a 2-1 game two win, Croom scored the eventual game-winning run. 

Congratulations to all three athletes on their stellar performances!