Elijah Kess led the Crusaders to a 2-0 week, extending their win streak to three games. Kess exploded for a career-high 35 points to lead the team to a 90-78 win over NCCAA DII No. 1 Grace Christian University. He was a blistering 12-of-16 from the floor and 9-of-10 from beyond the three-point line. Kess also tallied 12 points, 3 rebounds, and 4 assists in a win over Campbellsville University Somerset.
Stats on the week: 24.0 PPG, 2.0 RPG, 3.5 APG, 55.2% (FG), 100% (FT), 75.0% (3PT)
Nominees: John Clay, Pensacola Christian College; Andre Johnson, Central Christian College of the Bible; Elijah Kess, Great Lakes Christian College