BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. – West Liberty University All-American Seger Bonifant has been honored as the Mountain East Conference’s Player of the Week for the second time this season.
A 6-7 senior wing from Berlin, Ohio who is closing in on the 2,000-point career milestone, Bonifant led the No. 6-ranked Hilltoppers to a pair of crucial Mountain East Conference road wins last week.
The veteran sharpshooter came up big on Thursday night, pouring in a game-high 27 points and grabbing 10 rebounds as West Liberty completed a season sweep of No. 2-ranked Fairmont State by breezing to an 84-77 win before a packed house at Joe Retton Arena.
Bonifant showed his versatility on Saturday afternoon when he handed out a career-high 8 assists while still finding time to put 25 points on the board in a 111-99 victory at Shepherd.
The leading scorer in the MEC at 24.0 ppg., he hit 17-of-34 shots from the floor during the two games, including a 6-of-10 showing from the 3-point arc. He also knocked down 12-of-15 free throws while grabbing 15 rebounds and distributing 11 assists.
Bonifant and his West Liberty teammates face a stiff test at home on Thursday when they look to avenge an earlier loss to Concord. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. at the ASRC.
