RICHMOND, Va. - Senior Ryan Pearson played an instrumental role in leading the George Mason men's basketball team to three victories last week, and for his efforts the Colonial Athletic Association has named Pearson its Co-Player of the Week. It is Pearson's second such award of the year and fifth of his career.

Pearson, a native of Far Rockaway, N.Y., averaged 18.7 points and 12.3 rebounds in the Patriots' wins over UNC Wilmington, Hofstra and James Madison. He posted his eighth and ninth double-doubles of the season against the Seahawks and Dukes, respectively, including 29 points and a career-high tying 15 rebounds on Saturday against JMU. The 29-point effort was the highest total for Pearson in his career against CAA opponents. 

On Wednesday night against the Pride, despite an injury to his lip which forced him out of the game temporarily, Pearson pulled down a game high 10 rebounds and added seven points.  He also contributed five assists, four blocks and three steals while averaging 32.7 minutes per game during the week.

Pearson was also recognized with the award on January 2 and three times during his junior campaign. He shares the award this week with Drexel's Frantz Massenat.

The Patriots are back in action on Wednesday, traveling to Delaware for a 7 p.m. tilt against the Fightin' Blue Hens.