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Elijah Peters Crowned CACC Men's Basketball Player of the Week
Dominican University New York Athletics
January 19, 2026•2 days ago

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Elijah Peters of Dominican has been named CACC Men's Basketball Player of the Week. Peters averaged 19 points and 8 rebounds in two narrow victories for his team. He scored 17 points and 11 rebounds against Bridgeport and added 21 points in the win over Jefferson.
CACC MEN'S BASKETBALL – January 19, 2026
PLAYER OF THE WEEK
ELIJAH PETERS, Dominican (SO, G, Edison, N.J.) – Averaged 19.0 points and 8.0 rebounds during a pair of two-point victories for the Chargers. Totaled 17 points, 11 rebounds, three assists, and three steals as Dominican topped Bridgeport, 56-54, on Jan. 14. Followed with 21 points during Saturday's 84-82 triumph at Jefferson.
ROOKIE OF THE WEEK
MATT GARDLER, Holy Family (FR, G, Broomall, Pa.) – Averaged 16.0 points and 5.5 assists during a 2-0 week for the Tigers. Shot 56 percent from the floor, including 8 for 14 from three-point range. Scored 17 points with five assists during a Jan. 14 victory over Wilmington (67-60) and added 15 points, five rebounds, and six assists during Saturday's 76-74 win at Bridgeport.
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
RAPHAEL DUPOUY, Holy Family (JR, F, Bordeaux, France) – Averaged 9.0 rebounds (7.0 defensive) and 3.0 blocks as the Tigers' held opponents to 41-percent shooting during a 2-0 week. Turned in a season-high four blocks, a steal, and eight total rebounds during a Jan. 14 home victory over Wilmington.
HONOR ROLL
JEREMIAH ANDERSON, Felician – Was 9 for 12 from the floor and scored 20 points with five assists during a victory over Georgian Court.
ALEJANDRO CYBAK, Chestnut Hill – Averaged 17.5 points and 8.5 rebounds as the Griffins split a pair of games.
JASON EDOKPAYI, Bridgeport – Averaged 10.5 points, 11.5 rebounds, and 3.0 blocks in two starts for the Purple Knights.
DERRICK THOMAS II, Post – Averaged 17.0 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 2.0 steals during a 2-0 week for the Eagles.
JULIAN WILLIAMS, Goldey-Beacom – Scored 21 points, on 8-of-10 shooting, and pulled down nine rebounds as the Lightning topped Wilmington.
TA'QUAN WILLIAMS, Post – Shot 73 percent from the floor and scored 20.5 points with 3.5 assists per game in helping the Eagles to a pair of conference wins.
2025-26 Honorees
Player of the Week
Nov. 17 – Jaiden Guy, Wilmington
Nov. 24 – Jeremiah Anderson, Felician
Dec. 1 – Jeremiah Anderson, Felician
Dec. 8 – Jeremiah Anderson, Felician
Dec. 15 – Tre Hawkins, Wilmington
Dec. 22 – Melvin Evans, Caldwell
Jan. 5 – Jeremiah Anderson, Felician
Jan. 12 – Cam Edmonds, Georgian Court
Jan. 19 – Elijah Peters, Dominican
Rookie of the Week
Nov. 17 – Jaycen Santucci, Georgian Court
Nov. 24 – Jaycen Santucci, Georgian Court
Dec. 1 – Terence Thompson, Caldwell
Dec. 8 – Jeremiah Gorham, Chestnut Hill
Dec. 15 – Amari Dow, Chestnut Hill
Dec. 22 – Jeremiah Gorham, Chestnut Hill
Jan. 5 – Terence Thompson, Caldwell
Jan. 12 – Jaycen Santucci, Georgian Court
Jan. 19 – Matt Gardler, Holy Family
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