Nykolas Mason led the Lions to a 1-1 week, as he averaged 35 points per game. In a 91-79 win over University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma, he tallied 34 points, 15 rebounds, 3 blocks, and 2 steals. Mason then dropped 36 points along with 4 rebounds, 6 assists, and 3 steals in a 90-86 loss against NAIA DI No. 2 Mid-America Christian University.
Stats on the week: 35.0 PPG, 9.5 RPG, 3.0 APG, 2.5 SPG, 55.8% (FG), 71.4%
Nominees: Maxwell Benoit, Warner University; Darius Madkin, Southwestern Christian University; Nykolas Mason, Southwestern Assemblies of God University; Clenzo Ross, Southern Wesleyan University; Blake Smith, Alice Lloyd College; Ayden Stone, College of the Ozarks; Cedric Wright, Mid-America Christian University