MORGANTOWN, W.Va. - Senior center Lanay Montgomery was named to the NCAA's weekly Starting Five as released by the organization on Wednesday.
Montgomery led the Mountaineers to wins over Morehead State and Ole Miss last week, averaging a 15.5 points and 11.5 rebounds double-double over the two victories. The senior blocked eight total shots and made 13-of-14 from the field to finish shooting 92.9 percent from the field. Montgomery registered 23 points, 18 rebounds and had six blocks in West Virginia’s 94-53 win against Morehead State.
The Pittsburgh native was just the second Mountaineer to score at least 20 points, grab at least 18 rebounds and block at least five shots in a game.