ST. LOUIS - The Missouri Valley Conference has announced UNI's Bowen Born as the Newcomer of the Week following his play against Illinois State over the weekend.
Born scored 33 points, dished out 12 assists, with 5 rebounds and 4 steals while helping the Panthers to a 2-0 mark on against Illinois State. Born's 12 points and 5 assists in Fridays game helped push the Panthers past the Redbirds 70-56 but his play on Saturday sealed the victory for the Panthers.
Going 6-12 from the field and 6-8 from the free throw line on Saturday, Born found himself scoring in critical moments down the stretch.