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Men's basketball David DiLeo earns MAC West Player of the Week honors

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Sophomore forward David DiLeo attempts to shoot a basket during the basketball game against Tennessee Tech on Dec. 9 at McGuirk Arena.

Central Michigan men’s basketball player David DiLeo was named Mid-American Conference West Player of the Week.

The sophomore forward averaged 18 points and 12 rebounds in wins over University of Missouri - Kansas City and Southern Illinois University of Edwardsville.

On Dec. 19 in a 92-86 overtime victory against the Kangaroos, DiLeo put together a career-high performance, scoring 29 points on six 3-pointers and 7-of-8 made-free-throws while adding 15 rebounds.

The Iowa City, Iowa native then scored seven points while tying for a team-high nine boards in a 70-52 blow out win over SIUE in McGuirk Arena.