Porter Morrell, sophomore guard from Elk River, MN, hit a buzzer beater three point shot against St. Thomas University secured the University of Northwestern Eagles' first NCAA Tournament victory Friday night. With a total of 38 points this weekend, the sophomore was a major contribution to the Eagles' success in De Pere, Wisconsin, as UNW advances to the Sweet Sixteen. Notables aside from his game-winning three-pointer, Morrell capitalized on 11 of the 14 free throw shots he had against Elmhurst in a tight and heavily fouled game.
Men's Basketball DI Nominees: Semar Farris, Mid-America Christian University; Porter Morrell, University of Northwestern- St. Paul