Jan. 28, 2002

Stony Brook, N.Y. - Sophomore forward Sherry Jordan was named the America East Player of the Week, the conference announced today.

Jordan played an instrumental role in two games last week, averaging 23.5 points, 9.5 rebounds and 2.0 steals as the Seawolves went 1-1. Despite a 71-59 loss to Vermont, Jordan scored a game-high 22 points on 10-of-23 shooting, her second-best effort from the floor this season. She also collected seven rebounds and had two steals against the Catamounts.

Jordan followed that up with her best offensive output since a 30-point effort against Pennsylvania on Nov. 30. In a 75-66 victory over Hartford on Saturday, the forward led all scorers with 25 points and had 12 rebounds for her sixth double-double of the season. She also had a season-best 12-of-14 effort from the free throw line to help Stony Brook seal its fourth conference win.

Jordan leads the Seawolves with 17.5 points, 8.6 rebounds and 3.0 steals per game. She also ranks in the top five in four different statistical categories in the America East--scoring, overall rebounds, defensive rebounds and steals.

The Seawolves (10-6, 4-2 America East) play host to Princeton in a non-conference matchup on Tuesday at the SBU Sports Complex. Tipoff is 7 p.m.