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After missing two games due to illness, Peter Filipovity returned to action in dominant fashion, making an immediate impact for NM State.
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The Aggies faced one of the toughest road swings in Conference USA, taking on league frontrunner Jacksonville State followed by Kennesaw State. Filipovity rose to the challenge, delivering back-to-back standout performances that earned him CUSA Player of the Week honors.
The Hungary native wasted no time making his presence felt in his return to the lineup. Against Jacksonville State – who entered the contest undefeated at home – Filipovity powered the Aggies to an upset victory, posting a team-high 20 points, 12 rebounds, and two assists while shooting 50% from the field. His dominant effort marked his sixth double-double of the season and third in conference play, ranking him second in CUSA in total double-doubles this year.
Filipovity carried that momentum into the Aggies’ matchup against Kennesaw State, where he tallied 18 points, a team-high nine rebounds, one assist, and one steal. His performance helped NM State complete a crucial road sweep—making them the first team in CUSA play to take down both Jacksonville State and Kennesaw State on their home courts in the same trip.
This marks the second time an Aggie has earned CUSA Player of the Week honors this season, with senior guard Christian Cook receiving the award on Jan. 6. NM State also joins as one of just three CUSA teams to have multiple players claim the accolade this season.
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CUSA ANNOUNCEMENT
DALLAS – New Mexico State’s Peter Filipovity and Kennesaw State’s Adrian Wooley earned Conference USA Men’s Basketball weekly honors. The 2024-25 Players of the Week are voted on by the league’s sports information directors.
CUSA Player of the Week – Peter Filipovity, NM State – Gr. – F – Kaposvar, Hungary
Filipovity made a triumphant return after missing two games for the Aggies (15-12, 8-6 CUSA) where he averaged 19 points and 10.5 rebounds off the bench in a 2-0 week. In his first game back, he led NM State with a team-high 20 points, 12 rebounds and two assists while shooting 50 percent from the field in its win over CUSA front-runner Jax State. He followed the double-double performance with 18 points and nine boards in an 11-point victory at Kennesaw State. With Filipovity’s impact, NM State became the first team in league play to sweep the Jax State-Kennesaw State road trip.
CUSA Freshman of the Week – Adrian Wooley, Kennesaw State – Fr. – G – Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Wooley is tabbed with his 10th Freshman of the Week honor in the 2024-25 campaign, tying the conference record set by Rice’s Marcus Evans in 2015-16. The freshman guard helped guide the Owls (16-12, 8-7 CUSA) to a 1-1 week, while averaging 17.5 points per game. In their 10-point win over UTEP, Wooley popped off for 21 points, five boards, seven assists and was a perfect 7-7 from the charity stripe. He finished with 14 points and six rebounds in their loss to NM State on Saturday. Wooley ranks third in CUSA in scoring during league play with 19.5 points per game.
2024-25 CUSA Players of the Week
N11 Daniel Batcho, LA Tech
N18 Jaron Pierre Jr., Jax State
N25 Simeon Cottle, Kennesaw State
D2 Daniel Batcho, LA Tech
D9 Simeon Cottle, Kennesaw State
D16 Don McHenry, WKU
D23 Sean Newman Jr., LA Tech
D30 Camryn Weston, MTSU
J6 Christian Cook, NM State
J13 Jestin Porter, MTSU
J20 Simeon Cottle, Kennesaw State
J27 Otis Frazier III, UTEP
F3 Don McHenry, WKU
F10 Jaron Pierre Jr., Jax State
F17 Lamar Wilkerson, Sam Houston
F24 Peter Filipovity, NM State
2024-25 CUSA Freshmen of the Week
N11 Adrian Wooley, Kennesaw State
N18 Adrian Wooley, Kennesaw State
N25 Jamil Miller, Kennesaw State
D2 Julius Thedford, WKU
D9 Adrian Wooley, Kennesaw State
D16 AJ Bates, LA Tech
D23 Julius Thedford, WKU
D30 Adrian Wooley, Kennesaw State
J6 Adrian Wooley, Kennesaw State
J13 Adrian Wooley, Kennesaw State
J20 Braedan Lue, Kennesaw State
J27 Quel’Ron House, Jax State
F3 Adrian Wooley, Kennesaw State
F10 Adrian Wooley, Kennesaw State
F17 Adrian Wooley, Kennesaw State
F24 Adrian Wooley, Kennesaw State
