A consistent performer all season for St. Francis (NY), Sheppard helped lead the Terriers to a 2-1 week by averaging 10.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.3 steals, while shooting 14-20 (.700) from the floor. In a 79-64 win over Lafayette on Tuesday, he contributed nine points, three rebounds, four assists and four steals in the Terriers’ final non-league game of the season. Two days later, Sheppard scored 10 points on 5-6 shooting from the field, and added three rebounds and three assists in a narrow 63-62 loss at Robert Morris. He capped his week with 11 points and six boards as the Terriers collected their first conference win of the 2004-05 season with a 75-56 triumph over visiting Central Connecticut State. The New York City native has started all 11 games this season and ranks third on St. Francis (NY) in scoring (8.7 ppg), as well as second in rebounding (3.8 rpg) and field goal percentage (.506). Among NEC freshman, Sheppard is the top-ranked field goal shooter and third in scoring.