2007-2008 NE-10 Men's Basketball

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March 31, 2008

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Northeast-10 Player of the Week

Lew Finnegan, Bentley (Jr., G, Lexington, Mass.) - Was named to the All-Tournament Team at the Elite Eight after averaging 18 points, six rebounds, 2.5 assists and one steal. Shot 48 percent overall, made five of nine three-pointers and converted seven of eight free throws. Scored 19 points against North Alabama and 17 versus Winona State.

Northeast-10 Freshman of the Week

Tom Dowling, Bentley (Fr., G, Brielle, N.J.) - In the Elite Eight, averaged 9.5 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists. Shot 45 percent from the field and made eight of ten free throws. Scored 15 points in the semifinals against eventual champion Winona State.

Weekly Honor Roll:

Jason Westrol, Bentley (So., G, Brielle, N.J.) - Averaged 17 points, four rebounds, two assists and 1.5 steals during the Elite Eight while shooting 71 percent from the floor. Scored 26 points in the quarterfinal win over North Alabama.

Weekly Notes:

BENTLEY: Bentley finished at 34-1, setting school, conference and Northeast Region records for both wins in a season and longest winning streak. Junior guard Lew Finnegan was selected to the NCAA Division II Elite Eight All-Tournament Team. Senior forward Nate Fritsch (Durham, N.C.) was selected for the State Farm Division II All-America team by the NABC. Fritsch finished his career as Bentley’s all-time leader in games played, with 132. During the last four seasons, Fritsch and classmate Yusuf Abdul-Ali (Springfield, Mass.) were part of Bentley teams that were 100 games over .500, 117-17. Tom Dowling had the highest scoring average (7.7) for a Bentley freshman since Tim Forbes in 2002-03.