MAC Co-Men’s Basketball Players of the Week
JT Shumate, Toledo, Forward    
Senior, Newark, Ohio (Newark)
Senior JT Shumate tied his career high with 33 points to lead Toledo to a dominating 112-90 victory over Oakland last Wednesday in its only contest of the week. Shumate shot 71.4 percent (15-of-21) from the field and 50.0 percent (3-of-6) from three-point range in addition to grabbing six rebounds, dishing out four assists and blocking two shots. Shumate played a key role in the Rockets’ quick start in the contest by scoring nine points in the first four minutes to give UT a 15-8 lead. Toledo’s lead grew to as many as 24 points in the opening 20 minutes with Shumate hitting nine-of-10 shots en route to a 19-point first half. Shumate leads the MAC with 2.0 bpg and a 65.8 FG% and ranks sixth with 20.0 ppg.
 
Malique Jacobs, Kent State, Guard         
R-Senior, Wilmington, N.C. (Indian Hills)
Redshirt Senior Malique Jacobs recorded a single-game steal record for Kent State with 10 on Nov. 19 against Chicago State. Jacobs' 10 steals surpassed Chris Singletary's who record eight steals in 2008. Jacobs now leads all players in the NCAA. This is no surprise for Jacobs, as he returns to the 2022-23 season after being nominated as ALL-MAC Defensive player. The Flashes swept their three-game home stand this week where Jacobs contributed on both defense and offense. Jacobs recorded double-digits in every game this week including a game-high 21 points on Monday, Nov. 14 against Portland. Despite the fouls that took place throughout the week, Jacobs was able to help his team on the free throw line making a difference in every single game. Jacobs shot nearly perfect from the free throw line, shooting 83 percent.

 
2022-23 MAC Men’s Basketball Players of the Week
Nov. 14 - RayJ Dennis, Toledo, Guard
Nov. 21 – JT Shumate, Kent State, Forward // Malique Jacobs, Kent State, Guard