Players of the Week (1/6)
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Marcus Montgomery, Spalding University Montgomery started 2020 with a record-setting performance for Spalding, scoring 55 points in the Golden Eagles home contest against Greenville. Montgomery, a junior guard from Louisville, Ky., set a new SLIAC record for points in a conference game, surpassing the previous mark of 53. Montgomery tallied his 55 points on 23-of-33 shooting, knocking down five three's and going 4-of-6 from the free-throw line. During three games over the break, he averaged 24.0 points per game, connecting on 7 three-pointers and adding five assists and two steals. |
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Olivia Falls, Eureka College Falls opens the new year with her 3rd SLIAC Womens' Basketball Player of the Week award this season. The sophomore guard recorded her seventh double-double of the season with 20 points and 10 rebounds while helping Eureka to a 93-58 win over MacMurray. Falls finished 7-of-9 from the field and knocked down 6-of-7 free-throw attempts. Four of her rebounds came on the offensive end and she added three assists in the game as well. |
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Notables
- Jaxon Althaus, Westminster College (Men's Basketball) Finished with 25 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 blocked shots while leading Westminster to a win over Principia.
- Dakota Bennington, Eureka College (Men's Basketball) Averaged 24.0 points and 8.0 rebounds in two wins for the Red Devils.
- Alex Dentlinger, Iowa Wesleyan University (Men's Basketball) Scored a career-high 36 points against Blackburn, setting a new school record with 11 three-point field goals.
- Karson Hayes, Blackburn College (Men's Basketball) Tallied 38 points, with 7 three's, against East Texas Baptist.
- Savannah Kruse, Blackburn College (Women's Basketball) Averaged 16.0 points and 7.0 rebounds per game while being named to the LeTourneau All-Tournament team.
- Nikki Matters, Principia College (Women's Basketball) Put up 24 points, 8 rebounds, 9 assists against Westminster.
- Kendyl Powell, Spalding University (Women's Basketball) Recorded a double-double with 12 points and 13 rebounds in just 16 minutes of action against Greenville.
- Enrique Tankins, Webster University (Men's Basketball) Finished with 21 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists, and 5 steals in a win over Fontbonne.
