Tejada Makes History as First Tiger to Win CAA Rookie of the Year; Three Tigers Shine in All-CAA Honors
The Towson University men's basketball team received recognition in the All-CAA postseason awards, with Tyler Tejada being named CAA Rookie of the Year, marking the first time a Tiger has received this award. Tejada was also named to the CAA All-Rookie Team, alongside fellow rookie Dylan Williamson and graduate student Charles Thompson, who earned All-CAA Third Team and CAA All-Defensive Team honors. The Tigers will begin the 2024 Jersey Mike's CAA Men's Basketball Championship as the fifth seed on Saturday, Mar. 9.
By the Numbers- Tyler Tejada averaged 10.1 ppg and 3.3 rpg, shooting 41.8% from the floor and 35.1% from three.
- Charles Thompson averaged 9.5 ppg, 8.5 rpg, dished out 64 assists, and blocked 44 shots.
- Dylan Williamson scored at a 9.7 ppg clip, led the team with 93 assists, and had a 1.9 assist-to-turnover ratio.
- The Towson University men's basketball team has been recognized in the All-CAA postseason awards, marking a significant achievement for the program.
- Tyler Tejada, Dylan Williamson, and Charles Thompson have demonstrated outstanding performance, contributing to the team's success.
- The team is set to commence the 2024 Jersey Mike's CAA Men's Basketball Championship as the fifth seed on Saturday, Mar. 9.
Tyler Tejada's historic achievement as CAA Rookie of the Year, along with the stellar performances of Williamson and Thompson, highlights Towson University's success in the All-CAA postseason awards and sets an optimistic tone for their upcoming championship appearance as the fifth seed.
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