Krikke & Filewich Honored
(St. Louis, MO) – For the first time in recent history two Canadian players have won the Missouri Valley Conference weekly awards. Each player accomplished some ‘firsts’ along the way.
Krikke’s Double-Double
Valparaiso’s Ben Krikke accomplished a rare feat. The 6’9 sophomore scored 25 points and grabbed 15 rebounds during the Crusaders’ Sunday win at Illinois State. His 25/15 accomplishment was the Valley’s first in over four years. The Edmonton native is this week’s ‘Player of the Week‘ and helped Valpo to a 2-0 weekend in Normal, Illinois.
Krikke’s 12.1 point scoring average leads the Crusaders.
Fiewich’s First Start & Career High
Southern Illinois freshman Kyle Filewich made the most of his first career start. The 6’9 rookie scored a careeer-high 12 points during the Saluki’s narrow loss to Indiana State. The Winnipeg native grabbed four rebounds and is this week’s ‘Newcomer of the Week‘.
Editor: Headline photo courtesy of valpoathletics.com.
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I haven't heard, nor do I know, how does this apply to the typical 'foreign' basketball player that is most often over 19?
Obviously, this is a sentimental and not a ‘spreadsheet’ notion, but would hate to see @MVCsports change the #ArchMadness format from the traditional ‘family reunion’ feel by cutting teams from the experience. #FatherHarry
Another nice @MVCsports basketball schedule announcement. #FatherHarry . .
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