Two members of the Villanova Wildcats were honored Monday for their helps in helping Nova extend its winning streak at DePaul and Xavier. Saddiq Bey is the Philadelphia Big Five Player of the Week while Moore is the BIG EAST Freshman of the Week. It is the fourth such honor for Moore this season (teammate Jeremiah Robinson-Earl has won the same award six times).

BIG EAST Freshman of the Week

Justin Moore, Villanova, G, Fr. – Moore takes Freshman honors for the fourth time this year after helping Villanova to a 2-0 week by averaging 15.0 points, 4.5 rebounds and 3.0 assists.  He scored 17 points in a 91-71 victory at DePaul and followed with 13 points and six rebounds in a 64-55 at Xavier.  For the two games, Moore made 6-of-13 from 3-points range.  He is the top freshman scorer in the league with a 10.9 average.    

BIG EAST Honor Roll                                                                                            

Charlie Moore, DePaul, G, Jr.

Posted team highs of 20 points and seven assists with only one turnover in 39 minutes in a win over Georgetown (74-68).  Averaged 14.0 points and 4.5 assists in a 1-1 week.    

Luwane Pipkins, Providence, G, Gr.

In a 2-0 week, averaged 20.0 points, 3.5 rebounds and 3.5 assists.  Shot 66.7 percent from the field and 6-of-13 from 3-pont range.  Had 24 points in win versus Marquette (84-72).     

Sandro Mamukelashvili, Seton Hall, F, So.

Averaged 15.5 points and 8.0 rebounds in a 2-0 week while shooting 57.1 percent from the field.  Made game-winning shot at the buzzer versus Butler (74-72).         

Saddiq Bey, Villanova, F, So.    

In a 2-0 week, averaged 21.0 points, 4.0 assists and 3.0 rebounds.  Shot 50 percent from the floor, including 9-of-16 from 3-point range.                  

Tyrique Jones, Xavier, F, Sr.

Averaged 16.0 points and 14.5 rebounds in a 1-1 week.  Increased his double-double streak to nine games.  Had 17 points and 14 boards in loss to Villanova (64-55).