Men's Basketball

UC San Diego's Tyler McGhie Earns Second Big West Player of the Week Award of Season, Alongside National Recognition

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Player of the Week
Tyler McGhie, UC San Diego | Senior • Guard/Forward • Denton, Texas
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  • The Triton swingman shot 47.7 percent (18-of-38) from the floor, 54.1 percent (13-of-24) from 3-point range and 100 percent (4-of-4) from the charity stripe in the two victories.
  • McGhie amassed 26 points, shooting 6-of-14 from long distance, with six rebounds and three steals in Tuesday’s 75-73 road victory at Utah State. The Aggies, who came in ranked 20th in NET, suffered their first loss of the season and just their fourth home defeat in their last 46 games.
  • The Denton, Texas product matched a season-high with 27 points, going 7-for-10 from beyond the arc, with four rebounds in a 77-71 triumph at crosstown rival San Diego, Saturday night.
  • UC San Diego is currently on a nine-game win streak for an 11-2 overall record on the season. McGhie is averaging 18.0 points, 3.8 made 3-pointers, 3.8 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game.
Also Nominated: Mahmoud Fofana (CSUN), Jarred Hyder (Cal Poly), Bent Leuchten (UC Irvine), Gytis Nemeiksa (Hawai‘i), Donovan Oday (Cal State Fullerton), Fidelis Okereke (Cal State Bakersfield), Kenny Pohto (UC Santa Barbara), TJ Wainwright (Long Beach State).