11/9/2026 1:05:00 PM | Men's Basketball
BOSTON – After helping lead his team to a 3-0 start to the 2026-27 season, sophomore Jayden Harris (Dumfries, Va.) of the UMass Lowell men's basketball team was named America East Player of the Week, the conference announced Monday afternoon.
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In the opening week, Harris put together strong performances on both ends of the court, averaging 16.3 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 1.0 assists while adding three blocks and five steals to help lead his team to a 3-0 week. Although he posted 13 points against Rivier and 10 against Marist, his biggest performance came against Merrimack when he recorded his first career double-double with 26 points off five three-pointers and 11 rebounds, all career highs.
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Harris and the River Hawks are back in action this Wednesday, November 11, when they visit the Massachusetts Minutemen. Opening tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. at the Mullins Center in Amherst, Massachusetts.
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In the opening week, Harris put together strong performances on both ends of the court, averaging 16.3 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 1.0 assists while adding three blocks and five steals to help lead his team to a 3-0 week. Although he posted 13 points against Rivier and 10 against Marist, his biggest performance came against Merrimack when he recorded his first career double-double with 26 points off five three-pointers and 11 rebounds, all career highs.
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Harris and the River Hawks are back in action this Wednesday, November 11, when they visit the Massachusetts Minutemen. Opening tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. at the Mullins Center in Amherst, Massachusetts.
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