Xavier guard Mart named GCAC men’s hoops player of week for 3rd time this season

NEW ORLEANS, La. – Rayshawn Mart has consistently been the gold standard for the Gold Rush, claiming his third GCAC Player of the Week Award of 2020-21 with a lights out performance against Carver Bible.

In the eight games that Xavier has played in this season, the guard has surpassed 20 points in six of them with the latest being a 29-point barrage in a lopsided 88-41 victory.

The 43-point margin of victory was the largest by XULA since 2007 while also contributing five rebounds, four steals and two assists without committing a turnover.

The senior from Houma, Louisiana scored 22 of his 29 points (.759) in the first half alone and went 13-of-24 (.542) shooting on the evening.

Others nominated: Ronald Strothers (Rust), Harrison Carr (Tougaloo), Markel Williams (Talladega), Knowledge Darby (Edward Waters).