December 11, 2007
Chagan Earns GNAC Rookie Of The Week Accolades

Nashua - Freshman shooting guard Joyce Chagan of Boothbay, Maine has been named the Great Northeast Athletic Conference Rookie of the Week. The award was announced Tuesday by the conference office.

Chagan helped guide the Eagles to a 2-0 week, averaging 17 points, 8.5 rebounds, 4.0 assists and shot 54-percent from the field (15-28). She notched 15 points, going 7-of-15 from the field and pulled down seven rebounds, including five on the offensive glass in a 57-54 road victory at New England College December 6th.

Chagan continued her hot hand recording a double double of 19 points, 10 boards, and added seven assists, a block and a steal in a 74-54 victory at Newbury December 8th.

Through eight games, Chagan is averaging 9.9 points per game (second on the team), along with 4.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and is shooting 41.7-percent from the field.

5-3 overall under the direction of first year Head Coach Heather Jacobs, the Eagles return to action January 10th when they host future New England Collegiate Conference rival Bay Path College at 6:00 p.m.