Kearse captures his league-leading third NEC Rookie of the Week honor this season after making key contributions in two Mount St. Mary’s road wins last week. Kearse once again posted strong all-around numbers, averaging 9.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 2.0 steals. In an 85-75 win at Sacred Heart on Thursday, he tallied 14 points, six rebounds, five assists and a pair of steals, and added five points, five boards, two assists and two steals in a 57-38 triumph at Wagner two days later. On the season, Kearse leads all NEC rookies in steals (1.4 spg) and ranks third in rebounding (5.5 rpg). The Charlotte, NC native has also raised his scoring average to 6.5 ppg.