St. Louis – UNI's Austin Phyfe has been named the MVC Player of the Week as announced by the conference office on Sunday afternoon.
Phyfe finished with 27 points, shot 62 percent, and hauled in 21 rebounds in two Valley games last week. Phyfe finished 5-6 from the field against Evansville on Wednesday night, finishing with 10 points and two assists. Phyfe led the way for the Panthers against Drake on Saturday night, going 8-15 from the field for 17 points. Phyfe tied a career-high in rebounds with 18, and grabbing six offensive boards.