Simmons recorded the first two double-doubles of his career to help lead the Blue Devils to a pair of victories last week. The Syracuse, NY product averaged 12.0 ppg, 12.5 rpg and shot 57.1 percent from the field. In a 58-54 win over visiting UMBC on Tuesday, Simmons scored 12 points (4-5 FG), hauled down 12 rebounds and blocked a shot. He had two key defensive rebounds in the final 20 seconds and his free throw with two seconds left on the clock iced the victory. Simmons followed with 12 points and a career-high 13 rebounds as CCSU trounced Delaware, 81-48, in New Britain on Sunday. The 6’5" forward boosted his season totals to 5.5 ppg and a team-high 5.1 rpg. Simmons grabbed just 15 rebounds over the first six games, but has snared 41 over his last five outings.