By: Tom Eiser, Xavier Athletic Communications
CINCINNATI --- Xavier University senior forward Tyrique Jones has been named BIG EAST Conference Player of the Week after averaging 16.0 points, 16.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 2.5 blocks and shooting 77.8 percent (14-18) from the field in games vs. Marquette and at Seton Hall this past week. He had 19 points and 18 rebounds in Saturday's win at No. 10 Seton Hall. In addition, ESPN's Jay Bilas also named him "The Bilastrator's National Player of the Week."
Jones is second in the BIG EAST in overall rebounding (10.