After making a game-winning steal and score, senior
Ayinde Hikim (Washington, D.C.) of the UMass Lowell men's basketball team has been named River Hawk of the Week for the second time this season.
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In Saturday's conference opener against NJIT, Hikim made an impact on both ends of the floor, totaling 12 points, two assists and a team-high four steals. Trailing by 10 with under four minutes remaining, the River Hawks rallied, putting together a 13-0 run to close out the game. With 30 seconds remaining and down one, the River Hawk defense pressed, forcing a dangerous pass out of the Highlanders that Hikim intercepted and took coast-to-coast for the layup that would prove to be the difference maker.
Hikim has played a huge part in the River Hawks' early-season success, pacing the squad in both assists (61) and steals (21). He also ranks third on the team with 10.1 points per game, and fourth with 42 total rebounds.
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The "River Hawk of the Week" is chosen in voting by the UMass Lowell Athletic Communications staff. It honors the top athlete, male or female, based on performance during the previous week of competition
