Posted By Lynn Worthy, Sun Staff
UMass Lowell sophomore guard Kyle Caiola was named the Northeast-10 Conference's Player of the Week, while rookie Romeo Diaz earned Freshman of the Week honors on Monday.
Caiola tied a personal-best 26 points in Sunday's season-opener against Mercy, which the River Hawks won 110-72 at home. He had a double-double after dishing 11 assists on the afternoon, as well. Caiola went 10 for 11 from the floor, including a perfect 3 for 3 from behind the arc. He swiped four steals on the day, while committing zero turnovers. Caiola also grabbed three rebounds and went 3 for 4 from the free throw line in the game.
Diaz, making his collegiate debut, started the contest for the River Hawks and also tallied a double-double on the afternoon, with 21 points and 10 boards. He went 9 for 10 from the floor, had a pair of steals and assists.
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