Meinel Named United East Defensive Player of the Week

Latham, N.Y. – Penn State Abington sophomore Tyler Meinel was named the United East Conference (UEC) Men's Basketball Defensive Player of the Week for the week ending Jan. 11 as announced by the conference office. This is the first weekly honor for Meinel in his career.

Abington went 1-1 last week against conference opponents as Meinel averaged 17 points and seven rebounds per game. In addition, he totaled six blocks and four steals on the week.

In the team's one-point setback against the University of Valley Forge, Meinel scored a season-high 19 points to go along with eight rebounds while defensively came away with three blocks and three steals. He followed that up with a 15-point performance in the victory at St. Mary's College (Md.). Meinel grabbed six boards against the Seahawks and blocked another three shots. He finished the week shooting an impressive 68.1-percent from the field.

In 16 games this season, Meinel is averaging 11.4 points and 5.4 rebounds per game. He has totaled 20 blocks and has made 27 steals.

Abington (2-14, 2-3 UEC) is back in action on Saturday, Jan. 17 as the Nittany Lions host Rosemont College in a United East contest. Tip-off is set for 1 p.m. at the Abington Athletic Building.

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Players Mentioned

#15 Tyler Meinel: F; 6' 6"; Sophomore

Players Mentioned

#15 Tyler Meinel
: 6' 6"; Sophomore
: F

Players Mentioned

#15 Tyler Meinel

Players Mentioned

#15 Tyler Meinel