PHILADELPHIA – The Ivy League has named University of Pennsylvania junior forward TJ Power as the Player of the Week in men’s basketball. This marks his first Ivy accolade this season, and he has also been recognized twice as the Philadelphia Big 5 Player of the Week.
Power earned this recognition after leading all players with 18 points in Penn’s narrow 61-60 victory over Princeton at The Palestra. He also contributed significantly on defense with seven rebounds and tied for the team lead with three assists. A crucial moment came when he sank a three-point shot with just over a minute left, sealing the win for his team.
In terms of stats, Power shot an impressive 54.5% from the field and 50% from three-point range, demonstrating his efficiency during the match.
Penn’s record stands at 11-10 overall and 4-4 in the Ivy League. They will continue their homestand this weekend, facing Columbia on Friday night and Cornell on Saturday.
This season, the Ivy League has seen a strong performance from various players, reflecting an increase in competitiveness. According to recent statistics from the NCAA, Ivy League teams are scoring more points per game than in previous years, showing the evolution of the game in this academic conference.
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