Hillary Klimowicz, The College of New Jersey
Junior, Center
Scotch Plains, NJ/Scotch Plains-Fanwood

Klimowicz earns the first NJAC Women’s Basketball Player of the Week selection after averaging a double-double 19.3 points and 11.7 rebounds during TCNJ’s three contests at the Marymount (VA) Tip-Off Classic. She opened her junior season by notching a double-double 23 points and 13 rebounds, while adding four blocks in the Lions’ season-opening 69-60 win over King’s. One night later, she posted 22 points and eight rebounds in a 66-53 victory over Denison. She wrapped up the week by posting a double-double 13 points and 14 rebounds, while adding seven blocks in the Lions’ third game in three days, a 60-48 loss to host Marymount. She notched career highs in points and rebounds during the three contests earned All-Tournament honors for her play at Marymount. Klimowicz currently leads the NJAC in both scoring (19.3 per game) and blocked shots (4.33 per game).

Angela Fitzgerald, New Jersey City University
Freshman, Guard
Jersey City, NJ/Marist

Fitzgerald earns the first NJAC Women’s Basketball Rookie of the Week honor after averaging a double-double 19.0 points and 10.0 rebounds during a pair of contests at the Stevens Tip-Off Tournament. She opened her collegiate career by notching 22 points on 7-of-11 shooting from the field, while adding six rebounds and four assists in NJCU’s season-opening 79-56 first round loss to St. Lawrence. She wrapped up the tournament by notching a double-double 16 points and 14 rebounds, while adding three assists and two steals in the Gothic Knights’ 67-58 consolation game victory over North Carolina Wesleyan. Fitzgerald currently ranks second in the NJAC in scoring with an average of 19.0 points per game.