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Tue, Mar 9, 2010 at 11:20 PM - [Men's Basketball] - Viewed 129 times
Eric Hobbie netted a career-high 32 points in the AMC Tournament championship game
Eric Hobbie netted a career-high 32 points in the AMC Tournament championship game

(LEBANON, Ill., March 9)-The American Midwest Conference has announced its All-Conference honorees and award recipients for the 2009-10 season. The post-season honors were selected by a vote of the league's eight men's basketball coaches.

Eric Hobbie of McKendree University has been selected as the 2009-10 AMC Player of the Year. In 28 regular-season games, Hobbie led the Bearcats in scoring at 15.9 points per game and was second in rebounding at 6.5 per contest. He connected on 45.5 percent of his field goal attempts and nearly 78 percent from the free throw line. In McKendree's season opener this year, Hobbie joined the Bearcats' 1,000-point club and now ranks in the program's top 25 in all-time scoring. A two-time honorable mention NAIA All-America selection, Hobbie ranked among AMC leaders all year in scoring, rebounding field goal percentage and blocked shots.

Mon, Mar 8, 2010 - [Women's Basketball] - Viewed 189 times
Rachel Oswald leads Columbia in scoring and rebounding this season
Rachel Oswald leads Columbia in scoring and rebounding this season
(LEBANON, Ill., March 8)-The American Midwest Conference has released its list of All-Conference award winners for 2009-10. The recipients were announced following the conclusion of the AMC Tournament championship contest between Columbia College and William Woods University.

Thu, Mar 4, 2010 - [Women's Basketball] - Viewed 56 times
LaFavor finishes career with 1,000 points at 636 rebounds
LaFavor finishes career with 1,000 points at 636 rebounds

COLUMBIA, Mo. - Stephens College senior Tia LaFavor of Leeton, Mo., has become the second player in school history to score 1,000 career points. The milestone occurred late in the Stars' loss to William Woods University in the American Midwest Conference quarterfinals on March 3.

Tue, Mar 2, 2010 - [Women's Basketball] - Viewed 62 times
Ashley Agee led the Bearcats to a three-way share of the AMC regular-season championship
Ashley Agee led the Bearcats to a three-way share of the AMC regular-season championship
(LEBANON, Ill., March 2)--Ashley Agee of McKendree University has been named as the final recipient of 2009-10 American Midwest Conference Women's Basketball Player of the Week honors. Agee was recognized for her play in games held between Feb. 22-28.

Agee, a junior guard from Moberly, Mo., saved her best for last in leading the Bearcats to a trio of victories in the final week of regular-season play. In the three games, Agee averaged 23.7 points per game. She scorched the nets for 57.5 percent shooting (23-of-40), including a 60 percent clip from three-point range (9-of-15). Agee was also 16-of-21 at the free throw line (76.2 percent). In addition to her healthy shooting numbers, Agee dished out 12 assists and had three steals.

Tue, Mar 2, 2010 - [Men's Basketball] - Viewed 66 times
Brandon Roberson averaged 22 points and 8.5 rebounds in the final week of the 2009-10 regular season
Brandon Roberson averaged 22 points and 8.5 rebounds in the final week of the 2009-10 regular season
(LEBANON, Ill., March 2)--For the third time in the last four weeks, Brandon Roberson of Missouri Baptist University has been named as the American Midwest Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Week. Roberson earned the honor for his play during games from Feb. 22-28.

Roberson, a senior guard from Rosharon, Texas, averaged 22 points and 8.5 rebounds in two games last week for the Spartans. Roberson attempted 36 shots in those contests -- hitting 17 for a percentage of .472 -- and was 4-of-9 from three-point range. In addition, Roberson handed out seven assists and picked up five steals.

 

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