Bare Claims PSAC East Freshman of the Week Honors

LOCK HAVEN, Pa. - Freshman guard Zach Bare (Reisterstown, Md./St. Paul's School) scored PSAC East freshman of the week honors after registering a career-high 26 points, including a jumper in the lane with 16 seconds remaining to lift West Chester past non-league opponent Bowie State, 94-92, Saturday afternoon. The award obtained by Bare was released by the same organization Monday afternoon. The Maryland native helped the Golden Rams win their third straight game, knocking down five shots from behind the arc for a 62.5 three-point percentage. West Chester hit a season-best 14 3-pointers in the matchup, five of which coming from the freshman. Bare did most of his damage in the second half, producing 15 points in 12 minutes of action. The freshman was instant offense coming off the bench, shooting 60 percent from the field (9-15) in the contest, while also adding a pair of rebounds and assists in the victory. This is the first freshman of the week award for Bare in his young career, while also being the first Golden Ram to earn the honor in the 2016-17 campaign.