Francis averaged a double-double on the week as the red-hot Bulldogs extended their winning streak to six games and remained perfect in NEC play (4-0) by downing Quinnipiac, 103-95, and Central Connecticut, 69-62. The former NEC Rookie of the Year averaged 21.0 points and 12.5 rebounds, and shot 52.9 percent from the field on the week. At home against Quinnipiac on Thursday, Francis scored 16 points on 7-of-9 shooting while collecting seven boards. He then put on his best performance of the season on the road Saturday at Central Connecticut, scoring a season-best 26 points, including 20 in the second half, and nabbing a career-high 18 boards as the Bulldogs rallied for the victory. For the season, Francis is averaging 16.5 points and 8.6 rebounds, and is shooting at a 50.5 percent clip from the field. He ranks fourth in the league in rebounds, sixth in scoring and ninth in field goal accuracy. Francis, who hails from Harlem, is the third Bryant player to earn Choice Hotels NEC Player of the Week honors this season, joining two-time winner Dyami Starks and Frankie Dobbs.