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Muskies of the Week: Jake Schwarz and Becca Tilleman


Athletics - posted on 11/30/2011

Senior Becca Tilleman and junior Jake Schwarz have been named the college's Muskies of the Week for their performances in action last week. Read about their success below. 

Jake Schwarz

Junior Jake Schwarz eclipsed the 1,000-point scoring mark in a 110-79 victory against Maranatha Baptist Bible College in the team's Northern Athletics Conference opener on Nov. 29.

The Sheboygan, Wis., native earned the feat when he sank a pair of free throws at the 18:29 mark in the second half. Schwarz became the 38th player in the program's history to join the 1,000-point club.

The 6-foot-5 forward leads the NAC and team in scoring with 31.3 points per game. He's had two 30-plus scoring games, including a 36-point performance against Maranatha Baptist as part of his milestone night.

Schwarz was named the NAC's men's basketball student-athlete of the week for his 33-point performance against Beloit College on Nov. 22.

See what Schwarz says about reaching the 1,000-point milestone: http://youtu.be/OSvBahw59vs

Schwarz is majoring in business management and marketing and minoring in resort management.

Here's a look into Jake's personality:

Favorites:

TV: "Chappelle Show"

Movie: "Law Abiding Citizen"

Music:  Rap

Q. What are your goals this season?
A: Winning the Northern Athletics Conference Tournament and earning Player of the Year accolades.

Q: What's your go-to shot in H-O-R-S-E?
A:  Behind the hoop.

Q: What has been your favorite basketball memory?
A:  Beating Sheboygan North High School throughout my career at Sheboygan South.

Q: Who would win in a 3-point shootout you or Lakeland assistant coach Marcus Conigliaro?
A: Marcus, because he's got a sweet stroke.

 

Becca Tilleman

Senior Becca Tilleman garnered Muskie of the Week honors this week for her performance in the Muskies' 70-53 win over Alverno College on Nov.26.

The 5-foot-4 guard was a big reason for the Muskies victory. Tilleman scored nine points on 3-for-4 shooting behind the 3-point line while also grabbing eight rebounds. She added five steals and four assists in 38 minutes of play. "She hit some big shots," said Lakeland College head coach Lindsey Vande Hoef. "If she didn't distribute and rebound the way she did, this is a different game."

The Green Bay, Wis, native is currently averaging 8.7 points and 5.3 rebounds through three games. She is shooting 63 percent from the 3-point line and 90 percent from the charity stripe.

Tilleman is majoring in exercise science with a minor in aviation.

See what Tilleman says about her performance: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbVm361YgL8

Here's a look into Becca's personality:

Favorites:

TV: "Phineas and Pherb"

Movie: "White Chicks"

Music: Niki Minaj

Q. What is the strongest part of your game?
A: My defense.

Q: What do you need to work on the most?
A:  My shot.

Q: What are you looking forward to most this season?
A:  Getting to the NAC Championship.

Q: If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go and why?
A: Jamaica, because it's hot and I love their accents.

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