Jan. 15, 2007

Stony Brook, N.Y. - For the second consecutive week, Stony Brook's Mykeema Ford has been named America East Player of the Week, the conference announced on Monday. It is the fifth time Ford has received the honor.

Ford scored a career-high 32 points in a win over Boston U. and followed that up with 22 points in a win over New Hampshire. The senior guard is averaging 25.3 ppg in league play which is 7.6 ppg more than her closest competition. Ford leads the conference in scoring (18.2 ppg) and ranks third in assists (4.50 apg).

Stony Brook returns to action when they travel to Maine to play the host Black Bears on Wednesday, January 17. Tip-off is slated for 7 pm.