Watson Honored by OCCAC for Second Consecutive Week
The OCCAC has named Edison State freshman Lacey Watson the NJCAA Division II Men’s Basketball Player of the Week for December 10-16.
The Ohio Community College Athletic Association (OCCAC) has named Edison State Community College freshman Lacey Watson (Davenport North HS, IL) the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division II Men's Basketball Player of the Week for December 10-16.
Watson reeled in 32 points and 18 rebounds as the Chargers raced past Wilmington College's JV squad, 92-58. He dropped in 14-of-21 shots from the floor, including 3-of-5 from 3-point range. Watson crashed the offensive glass to the tune of six offensive boards complimenting his 12 boards defensively. He produced three assists and two blocks as well while committing a lone turnover in 31 minutes.
Watson is averaging 25.7 points, 9.4 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and 2.6 steals per game in his first season with the Chargers (9-3, 0-2 OCCAC).