Senior Chance Houston had 31 points, 4 rebounds, and 6 steals in a loss to Manhattan Christian College, but then led the Crusaders to wins in their next two games. The Dallas, Texas native finished with 24 points, 3 rebounds, and 5 assists in the 66-64 win over Ozark Christian College. Houston hit the game-tying floater in the paint and game-winning free throws to seal the win. Then on Saturday, he rallied the team to comeback from a 12-point halftime deficit, scoring 24 points and dishing out 8 assists in the 103-100 win against Central Christian College of the Bible.
NOMINEES: Chance Houston, Dallas Christian College; BJ Murray, Kansas Christian College