Baker player wins inaugural HAC Defensive Player of the Week honor

Ahmed Mahgoub received the first Heart of America Conference Men’s Defensive Player of the Week honor Monday after three games the week prior.

Mahgoub had five rebounds, three steals and a block as Baker held (RV) Keiser to 33.3% shooting in the Wildcats’ 63-58 victory over the Seahawks on Friday. He had three more steals against No. 22 Florida Memorial on Saturday.

The senior from Kansas City, Mo. scored in double figures in two of the three games, including 19 points in the Wildcats’ 97-64 win against Saint Mary last Monday.

Baker opens the Heart of America season at home Wednesday against Missouri Valley at 7:30 p.m.