Fred’Travious Benjamin led NCCAA (4) Champion Christian College into a difficult road trip where they traveled to Michigan to take on Grace Christian University and (1) Great Lakes Christian College. After falling to Grace Christian, the Tigers rebounded with an upset victory over the top ranked Crusaders, 86-79. Benjamin scored 21 points in the win to go along with seven rebounds to lead the team. On the week, Benjamin averaged 19.0 points-per-game and 5.5 rebounds-per-game while shooting over 50% from the field and the three-point line. Defensively, the native of Shreveport, Louisiana was assigned to guard both opponents' leading scorer where he held both players to their lowest scoring output vs. NCCAA opponents this year.
Stats on the week: 19.0 PPG, 5.5 RPG, 1.5 APG, 1.0 SPG, 51.8% (FG), 60.0% (3PT)
Nominees: Fred’Travious Benjamin, Champion Christian College; Brad Coleman, Grace Christian University