WACO, Texas (Feb. 16, 2026) – The RRAC has honored (RV 26) LSU Alexandria's EJ McQuillan as Men's Hoops Offensive Player of the Week, while (13) LSU Shreveport's Hayden Brittingham takes home Defensive Player of the Week honors for the dates of Feb. 9-15. This is the 15th set of weekly awards.

RRAC Offensive Player of the Week – EJ McQuillan – LSU Alexandria

LSUA junior guard EJ McQuillan recorded a team-high 29 points in the Generals' 108-65 victory over Texas A&M-San Antonio. He finished 10-for-14 from the field, including a 6-for-9 mark from deep. McQuillan added seven rebounds, three assists, one block, and one steal to his ledger. He contributed 16 points in LSUA's 64-55 win over Our Lady of the Lake (Texas). In the game, McQuillan also added 12 rebounds, eight assists, one steal, and one block.

McQuillan leads his team with 158-of-390 field goals, 73-of-185 threes, and 143-of-168 free throws for a total of 532 points (a RRAC-best), averaging 20.5 points/game. He also tops his team with 61 assists. This is McQuillan's third Offensive Player of the Week award.

LSUA has clinched a spot in the RRAC postseason with a 16-4 conference record and 19-7 overall record. The Generals received 26 votes in the latest NAIA Men's Basketball Coaches' Top 25 Poll.

RRAC Defensive Player of the Week – Hayden Brittingham – (13) LSU Shreveport

LSUS senior forward Hayden Brittingham anchored the Pilots defensively in a pivotal three-game RRAC stretch, averaging 8.3 rebounds, 2.0 blocks, and 1.0 steals per game while helping LSUS post a 2-1 record. Brittingham was a consistent interior presence, totaling 25 rebounds (14 offensive, 11 defensive) across the week. His ability to control the glass limited opponents' second-chance opportunities while creating extra possessions for the Pilots. He opened the week with eight rebounds and three blocks in a 113-87 road win over TXC, immediately setting the tone defensively. In a key conference victory over NAU, Brittingham again grabbed eight rebounds and added three more blocks, protecting the rim and altering numerous shots in the paint. He capped the week with a nine-rebound effort (six defensive) against XULA, while adding another block and a steal. For the week, Brittingham recorded six total blocks, consistently protecting the rim and forcing opponents to adjust their offensive approach in the paint.

In the RRAC, Brittingham is first with 187-of-325 field goals, 235 rebounds, and 18.5 points/game. He ranks second with 455 points, 47 blocks, and 97 offensive rebounds. He has recorded nine double-doubles. This is Brittingham's fourth defensive player of the week award, and he also has three offensive player of the week awards.

LSUS has clinched the RRAC Regular-Season Title and will be the first seed in the postseason tournament. The Pilots have also received a spot in the NAIA National Championship Tournament.

LSUS is ranked No. 13 in the NAIA Men's Basketball Coaches' Top 25 Poll, a jump of two spots from the previous poll. The Pilots are 21-5 overall and 18-2 in conference.

Additional nominees: TJ James from LSUA, Greg Crawford from UNTD, Justice Kelly from LCU, Jamarric Hammond from NAU, Jason Rosenberry Jr. from TXC, Barack Holland from OLLU, Jason Bush Jr. from TAMUT

RRAC Notebook:

• TAMUT senior guard Deovaunta Williams scored 42 points in the Eagles' narrow loss to NAU on Saturday. On the week, he shot an efficient 44.4% from the field, dished out six assists, and snagged five steals.
• XULA senior guard Bentravin Phillips scored 26 points in his team's victories over LCU (73-66), and LSUS (88-84), and a 60-59 loss to TAMUT.
• LCU senior forward Justice Kelly added 47 points in his team's three losses to XULA (73-66), OLLU (65-54), and TAMUSA (71-55).
• OLLU junior Barack Holland led his team to a 65-54 victory over LCU by adding 15 points. He scored 14 in the Saints' 64-55 loss to LSUA.
• NAU junior guard Jamarric Hammond contributed 27 points in his team's 101-93 loss to LSUS and the 63-61 loss to TAMUT.
• UNTD senior forward Greg Crawford tied a career-high 26 points and grabbed 13 rebounds for his eighth double-double in a road win at Jarvis Christian (Texas). Crawford scored a game-high and used an 18-point second half to fuel the Trailblazers offense in a big RRAC win. Crawford averaged 16.5 points and 10.0 rebounds and had a steal and two blocks, which came in the triumph.
• TXC senior guard Shaysten Cornish scored 50 points in his team's victories over Southwest (N.M.) (70-62) and UNTD (89-71). He added 14 points in the Steers' 113-87 loss to LSUS.
• LSUA junior guard TJ James tallied 22 rebounds and three steals in his team's victories over TAMUSA (108-65) and OLLU (64-55).
• TXC freshman forward Jason Roseberry Jr. added 15 rebounds and one steal in the Steers' 113-87 loss to LSUS, and 70-62 victories over USW and 89-71 over UNTD.
• TAMUT senior forward Jason Bush Jr. snagged seven rebounds, two steals, and two blocks in the Eagles' split on the week.

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