Sean Hughes, freshman guard from Bel Air, Maryland, led the Knights to a 2-0 week including Crossroads College’s first win in 5 calendar years over North Central University, 77-73 and a big win over Oak Hills Christian, 78-44. Hughes led all scorers in both games while dominating the glass and changing the game defensively with activity. In the game against #5 North Central, Hughes went for 25 points and 12 rebounds, including 7-9 from the free throw line. Hughes’ performance helped Crossroads College extend their win streak to 9, which is the third longest in program history. On the week, Hughes averaged 21 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2.5 steals on 53 percent shooting from the field and 88.9 percent from the FT line.
DII MEN’S BASKETBALL NOMINEES: Sean Hughes, Crossroads College; Zach Terpstra, Maranatha Baptist University