LITTLE ROCK – Thanks to a career-best 29 points on Saturday against South Alabama and another 16 points on Thursday against Troy, senior guard Sharde' Collins was named the Sun Belt Conference Player of the Week on Monday.
Collins' offensive prowess came at a terrific time for the Trojans, as Little Rock picked up victories against Troy and South Alabama to remain undefeated in conference play at 7-0. Little Rock also took over sole possession of first place in the league when it defeated Troy. Both teams entered that game on Thursday at 5-0 in the Sun Belt.