WESTFIELD, Mass – For the third consecutive week, Westfield State forward Juju Omot (Springfield, Mass.) was named the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference Rookie of the Week.

Omot led the way for the Owls by cashing in 22 points, five rebounds, and three assists in Westfield State's only game of the week where they beat Fitchburg State on the road with a final score of 97-70. Omot was 9-16 from the floor and was 2-5 from beyond the arc.

Omot has also won the MASCAC Player of the Week twice this year, with this week's rookie honors being the fifth time overall he has earned conference honors. He is currently leading the team in scoring, averaging 16.0 points per game, which is fifth is the MASCAC and is third on the Owls in rebounds per game (5.6) as well.

Westfield State currently finds themselves in third place in the conference standings with a record of 7-3 (16-7 overall). The Owls are back in action this Wednesday, February 12 as they host Bridgewater State to take on the Bears in a MASCAC battle for a 7:30 P.M. tipoff. Senior night will take place prior to the game, which will then be followed by a halftime presentation in celebration of Black History Month.

Written by Anthony Franco - WSU Sports Information Intern