Tony Dorsey was crucial in the Evangels’ wins over two NAIA DI ranked opponents. Trailing by one at No. 15 Southwestern Assemblies of God University, Dorsey was fouled from behind the arc with 0.5 seconds left and made the first two attempts to give his team the 80-79 win. Against No. 20 Texas Wesleyan University, Dorsey hit a clutch three-pointer with 41 seconds left to extend the Evangels’ lead to five points. He would later bury two free throws to help secure the 94-89 win.
Stats on the week: 16.0 PPG, 3.0 APG, 1.5 SPG, 45.8% (FG), 85.7% (FT), 44.4% (3PT)
Nominees: Garrett Aeilts, Lincoln Christian University; Maxwell Benoit, Warner University; Tony Dorsey, Mid-America Christian University; Jordan Holmes, Houghton College