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Eric Lovett, a sophomore guard on the Missouri State University-West Plains Grizzly Basketball team, received third team All-American honors from the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Monday, April 8, 2019.

The list was announced Monday, April 8, on the NJCAA.org website by officials with the organization's Division I Men's Basketball Committee.

The 6-foot, 5-inch product from Jonesboro, Georgia, averaged 18 points, 5.3 rebounds and two assists per game this past season. He shot 48.9% from the field, 40.7% behind the arc and 79.2% from the charity stripe.

His effectiveness on the court, especially against Region 16 opponents, also earned him first team All-Region 16 honors this year.

"All of the recognition Eric is receiving is well deserved," Grizzly Basketball Head Coach Chris Popp said. "He has worked extremely hard to become a better player in his time here. A year ago, he worked his way off the bench and into a starting role. This season, he returned with a determined mentality."

Popp pointed out Lovett consistently performed throughout the season. He led the team in scoring, was second on the team in rebounding and assists, and he improved his percentages and production.

"Eric came here with an ability to score. He developed in other areas and was consistent with his effort. He got tough rebounds, took charges, and nobody ran the floor harder. He figured out how to affect the game without scoring," Popp said.

Grizzly All-Time Records

• 8th in Season Points Scored – 584

• 3^rd in Career points scored – 988

• 6^th  in Season Scoring Average - 18.3

• 5^th in Career Scoring Average – 15.0

• 5^th in Two Point Field Goals in a Season – 199

• 4^th in Two Point Field Goals in a Career – 339

• 4^th in Three Point Field Goals in a Season – 79

• 3^rd in Three Point Field Goals in a Career - 138

Career Statistics

• 988 Points (15 per game) - Led team in scoring in 2018-2019.

• 339 of 727 Two Point Field Goal Shooting (46.6%). Led the team in two point field goals made 2018-2019 season.

• 138 of 347 Three Point Field Goal Shooting (39.8%) Led the team in three point field goals made in 2018-2019.

• 172 of 226Free Throw Shooting (76.1%). Led team in free throws made & attempts in 2018-2019.

• 289 Rebounds (4.4 average per game) – 2nd in individual rebounding average in 2017-2018.

• 96 Assists

• 43 Steals

 Note: Records reflect the career and season standings at the time of All-American selection.