James Pennington helped the Trolls snap a 35-game losing streak to Saint Xavier University, as he tallied 38 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists. He followed it up with a double-double of 21 points and 10 rebounds in a win over Calumet College of St. Joseph. Pennington scored 16 of his 21 points in a second half comeback as the Trolls outscored the Wave 50-24.
Stats on the week: 29.5 PPG, 8.5 RPG, 4.5 APG, 51.7% (FG), 84.6% (FT), 77.8% (3PT)
Nominees: Corey Benton, Columbia International University; TreVion Crews, Bethel University; Terrance Jones, Mid-America Christian University; Kyle Kaemingk, University of Northwestern; Brandon McQueen, Trinity International University; James Pennington, Trinity Christian College; Max Reyes, Campbellsville University; Khristien White, Southwestern Christian University