Malik Fitts Named Student-Athlete of the Week

MORAGA, Calif. — Men's basketball forward Malik Fitts has been named the Saint Mary's Student-Athlete of the Week after posting back-to-back double-doubles in the Gaels' two wins last week.

Against No. 15 Utah State, the redshirt junior scored a season-high 21 points while also grabbing 11 boards in the team's impressive seven-point upset over the Aggies. Fitts played 38 minutes in the contest and was 7-of-10 from the field and 5-of-6 from the charity stripe.

Fitts earned his third double-double of the year and second in as many games on Sunday versus Omaha as he tallied 12 points while tying his season-high with 13 rebounds. In addition, he set or matched season-highs with four assists, three steals, and two blocks. Saint Mary's rallied late in the second half to pull away from the Mavericks for a 75-66 victory.

The Gaels return to the court this Thursday at home as they welcome Northern Illinois to McKeon Pavilion. After the 7 p.m. contest, Saint Mary's will be on the road for the next three weeks as they won't return to McKeon until Dec. 28 for their final non-conference game of the season against Seattle.

For tickets to Thursday's contest, click here or call the Ticket Office at (925) 631-4689.

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Players Mentioned

#24 Malik Fitts: F; 6' 8"; Redshirt Junior

Players Mentioned

#24 Malik Fitts
: 6' 8"; Redshirt Junior
: F

Players Mentioned

#24 Malik Fitts

Players Mentioned

#24 Malik Fitts