Wheeling University Athletics

WHEELING, W.Va. – After helping the No. 4 ranked Cardinal men’s basketball team to wins over Shepherd University and No. 2 Fairmont State, Justin Fritts has been named the WJU Male Athlete of the Week.

The Mentor, Ohio native started his week off with 21 points on 7-13 shooting in the Cardinals 82-74 victory at Shepherd University. He added three boards and three assists to his stat line.

Fritts followed up this performance with an 18-point afternoon against No. 2 ranked Fairmont State. He collected four rebounds, swiped three steals, and dished out an assist to help the Cardinals avenge their lone loss of the season and improve to 22-1.

On the season, Fritts is averaging 13.8 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game.

Justin and the WJU men’s basketball team return to action on Thursday, February 11 against the University of Virginias College at Wise at 7:30 p.m.