Tucker named MAAC co-player of the week

Okotoks Dawgs alum Cole Tucker (Mount Pearl, Nfld.), of the Niagara Purple Eagles, has been named MAAC Co-Player of the Week. Photo: Patrick McPartland

May 3, 2021

Official Niagara University Athletics News Release

EDISON, N.J. – Cole Tucker has been named the MAAC Co-Player of the Week, announced by the conference on Monday.

The Mount Pearl, Nfld., native and Okotoks Dawgs alum had a phenomenal weekend as the Purple Eagles went 2-2 against the Manhattan Jaspers. He had three multi-hit games, including two three-hit games.

In game one of a doubleheader against Manhattan on Sunday, May 2, Tucker had an impressive three stolen bases.

On the weekend, Tucker had nine hits, including two doubles and one home run, five RBIs, four runs scored and four stolen bases. He batted .529 with a .556 on-base percentage and .824 slugging percentage.

On the season, Tucker is batting a team-best .397. He has recorded 29 hits, 15 RBIs, 14 runs scored and is a perfect 6-for-6 in stolen bases.

The Purple Eagles are set to wrap up the regular season with a four-game series versus Fairfield at Bobo Field May 8-9.