Sophomore Jimmy Luppens (Wading River, N.Y.) was named the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Player of the Week, the conference office announced today.

In five starts last week, Luppens hit .533 (8-for-15) with five runs scored, four RBI and four walks in the five Canisius wins. The sophomore first baseman had three multi-hit games, including a 3-for-3 performance in the 6-5 come-from-behind win against Rider in game one of the weekend series. Luppens posted a .600 on-base percentage and .867 slugging percentage that included a home run at St. Bonaventure.

Luppens is the third Golden Griffin to be honored this season as redshirt junior Nathan Linseman was named MAAC Pitcher of the Week on Feb. 28, and freshman Rohn Pierce was named MAAC Rookie of the Week on March 6.

Canisius, winners of five straight and nine of its last 12, concludes its homestand on Wednesday, with a doubleheader against Cornell. First pitch is set for 3 p.m.