ABOUT MIKEL BEYERS:
Position: Forward
Class: Junior
Height:6’9
Weight: 215 lbs.
Hometown: Houston, TX
RESULTS OVER THE PAST WEEK:
6 points, 2 three-pointers vs. Southern Miss (72-58, W)
24 points, 6 rebounds, 6 three-pointers vs. Louisiana Tech (83-79, W)
After a career best performance against Louisiana Tech on Saturday, junior forward Mikel Beyers has earned athlete of the week honors.
Although his game against Southern Miss on Thursday was a solid performance in its own right, his 24-point outing against the Bulldogs was on another level.
Not only did he obliterate his previous career high in points, 13, but he also helped fuel his team to a victory against a top conference opponent.