March 8, 2009

PHILADELPHIA - Saint Joseph's senior Ahmad Nivins finishied the regular season at the top of the Atlantic 10 statistics in six categories, including scoring, rebounding and field goal percentage.

Nivins is tied with Temple's Dionte Christmas in scoring as both seniors finished the regular season with 19.2 averages.

Nivins also tops the A-10 in rebounding with his 11.7 average and is the leader in field goal percentage (.625).

He also leads the league in offensive and defensive rebounds and minutes played.

The Atlantic 10 will announce its awards on Monday, including the Player of the Year award, of which Nivins is one of the leading candidates.