UMA Athletes shining through the USCAA!

On a dark blue background with slightly visible white streaks, with white text at the top reads "USCAA NATIONAL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK". Starting from the left is men's basketball player Keith Chesley in white uniform number 34 with a basketball resting on his right hip with a grasping hand. Next to the right of Chesley is. She is wearing a dark blue uniform with a basketball in front of her stomach both hands on opposite sides of the ball, with arms bent at 45 degree angle. Brandon Rogers is the next in line wearing a white jersey. He is also holding the ball like. Lastly, all the way to the right is Jamie Plummer wearing a dark blue jersey with a white number 3. The basketball is resting on top of her right shoulder with arm at a 90 degree angle slightly circling the ball. Left arm is bent and her hand is resting on her hip.
On a dark blue background with slightly visible white streaks, with white text at the top reads "USCAA NATIONAL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK". Starting from the left is men's basketball player Keith Chesley in white uniform number 34 with a basketball resting on his right hip with a grasping hand. Next to the right of Chesley is. She is wearing a dark blue uniform with a basketball in front of her stomach both hands on opposite sides of the ball, with arms bent at 45 degree angle. Brandon Rogers is the next in line wearing a white jersey. He is also holding the ball like. Lastly, all the way to the right is Jamie Plummer wearing a dark blue jersey with a white number 3. The basketball is resting on top of her right shoulder with arm at a 90 degree angle slightly circling the ball. Left arm is bent and her hand is resting on her hip.
January 9, 2015

AUGUSTA, ME—Four student athletes have been recognized five different times by the USCAA for player of the week honors so far this season. Sophomore forward Jamie Plummer (Richmond, ME) has been selected twice over the course of the first semester and was recognized after a thrilling win over Southern Maine Community College. Teammate and true freshman Carmen Bragg (Washburn, ME) was selected in December after a scorching week of shooting. On the men’s side, junior captain, Keith Chesley (Clinton, ME) was chosen in the beginning of the season with his 41-point outburst that ignited the Moose.  Also, junior co-captain Brandon Rogers (Turlock, CA) was selected in the beginning of December after a monster performance in a big win against NCAA III Rivier University.

Jamie Plummer has made her name known in the YSCC boasting in the top five for points per game, rebounds per game, field goal percentage, free throw percentage, and blocks. Plummer’s performance has led the Lady Moose to a 9-4 record and a current number 4 ranking nationally in the USCAA. In her first USCAA selection, Plummer and the Lady Moose knocked off SMCC in thrilling fashion. Plummer recorded 31 points, 18 rebounds, and shot 50% from the field. In her 2nd honor, Plummer led the Lady Moose 2-1 on the week averaging 24.7 PPG, 9.3 RPG, and shot a remarkable 58% from the field.

Freshman guard Carmen Bragg has had a huge impact on the Lady Moose success this season. Bragg is lighting up the scoreboard with her 3 point shot that is currently ranked 4th in the YSCC at 40.8%. Bragg is averaging nearly 15 PPG, 5 RPG, 3 APG, and an astounding 87% from the penalty stripe. Carmen scored a career high 30 points against the University of Maine at Machias in a 76-47 win.  

Forwards Brandon Rogers and Keith Chesley seem to be clicking on all cylinders as they are leading the Moose to new heights this year. Rogers and Chesley both averaged 30 points in their USCAA selection weeks. Chesley recorded an incredible 17 RPG, while Rogers recorded 10.5 RPG. Both juniors are tied atop the YSCC in rebounding at 10.9 RPG.  Rogers is averaging 23.1 PPG, shooting 44% from the field and averaging 3.6 APG. Local Lawrence grad Chesley is averaging 22.1 PPG, shooting 45.5% from the field, and 42.4% from the 3 point line. Both players recorded a career high in points in a game.  Chesley’s 41-point outbreak came early on against Northern Maine community College, while Rogers boasted a 37-point game against Norwich University. These two players are exciting to watch and give the Moose a shot in the YSCC playoffs this year.