EDISON, N.J. – Niagara men’s basketball guard Juan'ya Green was named MAAC Rookie of the Week on Monday.

Green averaged 30 points per game, 4.5 rebounds per game, 4.0 assists per game and 1.0 steals per game this past weekend against Iona and Fairfield, who were picked one and two, respectively, in the MAAC Preseason Poll. Green broke a 33-year old school record in his first conference game on Friday against Fairfield.

Green scored 35 points on 12-for-22 shooting from the field and was 6-for-6 at the free-throw line to set a Niagara freshman scoring record. Green’s 35 points surpassed Garry Jordan’s 30 points versus Saint Peter’s on Jan. 4, 1978. Green also set a career-best in rebounds (six) and in 3-pointers (five). His five 3-pointers were one shy of tying the NU freshman record set by Tyrone Lewis on Dec. 6, 2006. Green’s 35 points are tied for fifth most in MAAC history amongst freshmen.

On Sunday versus Iona, Green led NU with 25 points for his fourth 20-plus scoring output of the season and led the team with five assists. Green, who entered the weekend second in the MAAC in scoring, shot 50 percent (21-for-42) from the field, 52.9 percent (9-for-17) from behind the arc and 90 percent (9-for-10) from the free-throw line.

Niagara will play its third straight home game this Wednesday when it hosts Big 4 rival Buffalo at 7 p.m. For ticket information, contact the Niagara Athletic Ticket Office at 716-286-8499 (TIXX) or tickets@purpleeagles.com.