Worthem wins NEC Rookie of the Week

For the second time this year, RMU freshman forward Jeremiah Worthem has won the Choice Hotels NEC Rookie of the Week. Coming off a 2-0 week, Worthem averaged 16.5 ppg, 3.5 rpg, and shot 62.5 percent from the field.

It wasn't just about how much Worthem scored as opposed to when he did. His huge three point shot against St. Francis (PA) with three minutes remaining saved what could have been an ugly loss for the Colonials. At Mount, Worthem had a carer high 21 points in a game where Karvel Anderson really struggled to find his shot. RMU needed someone to step up and, like we've seen a few times this year, the freshman played like anything but.

Congrats to Jeremiah on his second Rookie of the Week award. 

--Chris Cappella

--@C_Cappella