McLennan’s Farquharson named conference, NJCAA Player of the Week

McLennan basketball guard Derrick Farquharson was tabbed the North Texas Junior College Athletic Conference and NJCAA Player of the Week following his all-star performance in the Highlanders’ win over Collin Saturday. The 6-5 sophomore from Charlotte, North Carolina, recorded his second double-double of the season with 27 points and 12 rebounds against Concordia. He was 12-17 from the field and knocked down a pair of 3-pointers.
 
The fifth-ranked Highlanders host Temple in a rivalry matchup tonight. Women’s action begins at 5:30 p.m. followed by the men’s game at 7:30 p.m.