Jackson, MS – The Southern Athletic Association released the Player of the Week awards earlier this week, as two Majors were recognized for their outstanding performances over the weekend.
 
Majors sophomore guard Quinn Atkinson for Men's Basketball and junior goalie Riley McLean for Men's Lacrosse were both named SAA Player of the Week for their accomplishments on the court/field.  Atkinson leads the team in scoring, as his performances Friday and Sunday helped the Majors earn back-to-back double-digit conference wins.  McLean has also helped the Majors earn consecutive victories, both of which have been dramatic, come from behind efforts. 
 
Atkinson has helped the Majors win consecutive conference games for the first time this season while McLean has helped Millsaps Lacrosse to their best start in program history.
 
In Sunday's 86-62 win over Berry, Atkinson led the Majors with 27 points.  He also finished with 19 points in Friday's 76-61 win over Oglethorpe.  For the weekend, Atkinson averaged 22.5 points per game by going 58.3% from the field and making 16-17 free throws.  His total of 45 points led Millsaps over the weekend as he also totaled five assists, four steals, a block and 12 rebounds as well.
 
A junior from St. Louis, Missouri, Riley McLean has helped Millsaps Men's Lacrosse to their best start in program history.  In consecutive come from behind wins, McLean made several key saves in pivotal moments to help earn the victory.  Specifically, his 18 save performance on Saturday helped the Majors earn a 12-11 win over Hope.
 
The junior captain totaled 21 saves over the two games where the Majors twice scored in the final seconds to earn the win. 
 
Millsaps Men's Basketball and Men's Lacrosse will continue to look to the leadership and excellent play of Atkinson and McLean.  Men's Lacrosse takes the field tonight at 6:00 pm for another nonconference matchup while Men's Basketball will play the final pair of conference home games this weekend.
 
Faceoff for Men's Lacrosse against Huntingdon will be tonight at 6:00 pm while tip off against Hendrix for Men's Basketball will be this Friday, Feb. 19th at 8:00 pm.