Fier Named GSAC Offensive Player of the Week

San Dimas, CA - Graduate center, Vince Fier, has been named the GSAC Offensive Player of the Week, following his performance in LPU's games over this past weekend.  The Warriors went 1-1 this past weekend at home, as they suffered a narrow defeat against Park Gilbert on Thursday evening and then beat Benedictine Mesa on Saturday.  The Warriors are off to their best start in GSAC play in program history, sitting at 8-3 overall and 2-1 in GSAC.  This is thanks in a large part to the work that Vince Fier has done in the paint this season.  Through 11 games into the season, Fier sits in the top 5 of all offensive categories in the GSAC.  He currently is 5th in GSAC in scoring (16.1 points/game), 2nd in rebounding (8.1 rebounds/game), 4th in FG % (61%), and 2nd in 3-PT % (50%).

When asked to share his thought's on Fier being named GSAC Offensive Player of the Week, Coach Tim Cook stated, "Coming off of a really difficult loss at home against Park, our guys responded and showed perseverance on Saturday.  Vince Fier was a huge part of that as he had a monster performance and was able to lead us to victory.  He just willed us to that win and put the team on his back.  It was a magnificent performance and I am so proud of him and the entire team for the resiliency that they showed against a good Benedictine team."

OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK - VINCE FIER

Fier finished the weekend averaging 26.5 points/game and 14 rebounds/game, while shooting 65% from the field and 70% from 3 point range. He also had 4 steals and 1 block for the weekend.  His weekend was highlighted by his 30 point and 12 rebound performance in the Warrior's 90-72 victory over Benedictine Mesa.