Pearson named MIAA Co-Player of the Week

Olivet College senior forward Ronnie Pearson (Holly High School) has been named the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Men's Basketball Co-Player of the Week. Pearson shares the honor with Adrian College senior guard Brian Schaefer.

Pearson led the Fighting Comets to two wins at the Westminster (Pa.) College Buzz Ridl Classic Nov. 20-21 and was selected as the tournament's most valuable player. In an 83-74 victory over Heidelberg (Ohio) College, he scored a team-high 18 points. In a 105-96 win over the host Titans, Pearson scored 20 points and grabbed seven rebounds. For the two games, he made 16-of-24 shots from the floor and was six-of-six from the free throw line. Pearson also pulled down 11 rebounds and was credited with eight assists.

The Comets (2-0), under first-year Head Coach Kurt Soderberg, will travel to play non-conference foe Concordia University tomorrow, Nov. 23 at 7:30 p.m.