Delta State University Statesmen basketball player Maalik Cartwright was named a Guaranty Bank Featured Athlete of the Week after his performances in Delta State's two games against Union (Tenn.) to open the season.
On opening night, Cartwright posted 24 points, six rebounds and six assists in 35 minutes. Cartwright was 12-for-13 from the floor.
In game two, the Holly Springs, Ark. native notched his first double-double of the campaign. Cartwright tallied 21 points, 11 rebounds, two assists, two blocks, and one steal.
He averaged 22.5 points per game, 8.5 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and 1.0 block per game in the team's two games against the Bulldogs.
Delta State hosts the University of Alabama in Huntsville on Friday, Jan. 15 at 6:30 p.m. at Walter Sillers Coliseum. The Statesmen and Chargers will then face off again on Saturday, Jan. 16. at 2:30 p.m.
