Junior Austin Cripe led Bethel University to three wins entering the new year, shooting over 50% from the field and behind the arc. The native of Cromwell, Indiana averaged 22.3 points-per-game while filling the stat sheet with 5.0 assists-per-game, and 4.7 rebounds-per-game. Cripe highlighted his scoring with 27 points against Cornerstone University where he went 5-for-7 from behind the arc. He added four more threes in a Crossroads League victory over NAIA receiving votes Huntington University to help the Pilots improve to 14-1 on the year overall.
Stats on the week: 22.3 PPG, 4.7 RPG, 5.0 APG, 1.0 BPG, 62.7% (FG), 52.9% (3PT)
Nominees: Lou Bellamy, Houghton University; Austin Cripe, Bethel University; Jacob Ernst, Malone University; Tyler Raasch, Grace College; Julian Smith, Sterling College