The Malta Independent 24 April 2024, Wednesday
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BOV Basketball Players of the Month, February 2019: Awards for Connell Crossland and Sophie Abela

Stefan Abela Friday, 22 March 2019, 10:12 Last update: about 6 years ago

The BOV Basketball Players of the Month for February 2019 were presented with a commemorative plaque by BOV Chief Officer Peter Perotti.

Gzira Athleta's Connell Crossland is the BOV Player of the Month for February 2019. The 201cm forward hailing from the United States was one point shy of a century during February with 5 from 10 from the free throw line, 64% from the field (44 from 69) and complemented with 2 three pointers.

Hibernians' Sophie Abela won her first individual award scoring 61 points during the month. With 65% from the free-throw line (17 from 26) and 50% (22 from 44) in 2 point shots.

Luca Stefanovic (Gzira Athleta Amateur League) won the award for the BOV Amateur League. Stefanovic was the top scorer for the division during the month of February with 63 points with 7 from 9 (78%) from the free-throw line, 16 from 39 in 2 point shots with 8 three-point shots made.

Bank of Valletta is the foremost supporter of sporting initiatives in Malta. The Bank can trace its relationship with the Malta Basketball Association back to the 1970s making it one of the longest running sponsorship collaborations in Malta.

 


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