Burnsville, Minn. – Northern State University junior Sam Masten was honored by the league office today as he was named the NSIC North Division Player of the Week. Masten completes Northern State's sweep of the award in basketball this morning, following the announcement of Laurie Rogers earning player of the week for women's basketball as well. This is Masten's second time being named conference player of the week this season and is the third time that a Wolves player has earned the award this year for men's basketball.
 
NSIC North Division Player of the Week
#5 Sam Masten (G, 6-3, 185, Jr., Highlands Ranch, Colo. / Rock Canyon HS) - Northern State)
- Averaged 29.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists in a pair of wins
- Shot 57.1% from the floor (20-of-35) and was 14-of-16 from the line
- Set a single game season high four made 3-pointers in a 69-68 win over SMSU
- Scored 30 points with five boards and four assists versus SMSU
- Had 29 points and five boards in a 79-72 win over USF