NEW HAVEN, Conn. (March 26, 2026) – Caldwell University men’s basketball player Melvin Evans has been selected the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference Student-Athlete of the Month for February 2026, CACC Commissioner Dan Mara announced today. Evans earned the award for demonstrating success on the court during the month, while also being a standout in the classroom and giving back to his community.
Evans, a senior guard from Bronx, N.Y., averaged 16.8 points, 5.5 rebounds, 4.3 assists, and 1.9 steals during eight February games. The Cougars went 6-2 during that stretch, completing a turnaround from an 0-8 start to a 14-14 regular-season record and a CACC Tournament first-round home game. Evans was named the CACC Player of the Week on Feb. 16, his second such honor of the season.
In early March, Evans was voted onto the All-CACC First Team. He finished sixth in the CACC this season in scoring (16.6 points per game), fourth in assists (4.2 pg), and third in steals (2.0 pg). Evans completed his Caldwell career with 1131 points, 325 assists, and 196 steals.
Academically, Evans maintains a 3.33 cumulative grade-point average as a sport management major. A four-time Presidents’ Level honoree on the CACC Academic Honor Roll, he has also been named to the National Association of Basketball Coaches Honors Court.
Evans has been a volunteer clinician with the Wiz Kids AAU program. He has also led study hall sessions with Cougar student-athletes.
The CACC Student-Athlete of the Month Award is handed out from September to May and recognizes one student-athlete from any sport active during that month.
2025-26 CACC STUDENT-ATHLETES OF THE MONTH
September: Ariana Gaminara, Caldwell University Women’s Soccer
October: Nikki Dedes, Thomas Jefferson University Women’s Soccer
November: Shelby Kinzer, Holy Family University Women’s Volleyball
December: Kristina Peric, Post University Women’s Volleyball
January: Emily Spratt, Thomas Jefferson University Women’s Basketball
February: Melvin Evans, Caldwell University Men’s Basketball
Founded in 1961, the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference has been affiliated with NCAA Division II for 20 years. Conference institutions compete for championships in 17 sports – seven for men, nine for women, and one co-ed. The CACC contains 11 full members in Connecticut, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. Membership includes the University of Bridgeport, Caldwell University, Chestnut Hill College, Dominican University New York, Felician University, Georgian Court University, Goldey-Beacom College, Holy Family University, Post University, Thomas Jefferson University, and Wilmington University.