Tzar Powell-Aparicio Named MASCAC Men's Basketball Rookie of the Week

BRIDGEWATER, Mass. -- Bridgewater State University freshman guard Tzar Powell-Aparicio has been selected as the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) Men's Basketball Rookie of the Week.

A native of Lowell, Massachusetts, Powell-Aparicio averaged 11 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.7 assists and two steals in three games for the Bears last week.

Powell-Aparicio notched seven points, three rebounds, two assists and two steals in a 90-81 setback to Wheaton. He also helped the Bears go 1-1 at the BSU Cave Classic as he tallied 17 points, four rebounds (two offensive), four assists and three steals in a 65-58 semifinal round setback to Regis, and nine points to go along with three rebounds, two steals, one assist and one block in a 93-75 consolation round win over Wentworth.

Through five games this season, Powell-Aparicio is averaging 11.8 points, 3.4 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.8 steals.

Powell-Aparicio is currently tied for sixth in the MASCAC in steals and ranks eighth in assists.

The BSU men's basketball team is currently 1-2 on the season. The Bears travel to Rhode Island College on Tuesday night to take on the Anchormen at 7:30.