Aberdeen, S.D. - Northern State's Devon Brooke (men's basketball) and Rianna Fillipi (women's basketball) are this week's South Dakota Army National Guard Athletes of the Week following their performances last weekend.
 
Brooke led the Northern State men averaging 17.5 points per game last weekend. He shot 54.5% from the floor and 58.3% from beyond the arc with a team best seven made 3-pointers. The sophomore added five assists, five rebounds, and three steals. Brooke recorded a career high 19 points against Concordia-St. Paul, as well as three steals.
 
Fillipi directed the Wolves' offense in their 2-0 weekend sweep against Minnesota Duluth and No. 16 Concordia-St. Paul. The graduate student averaged 16.5 points and 6.5 rebounds per game. She added eight assists and eight steals in the back-to-back wins. Fillipi connected on 15-of-25 from the field, posting an impressive 60.0 field goal percentage. In addition, she led the team with 18 points in the 66-60 win over No. 16 Concordia-St. Paul, shooting 57.1% from the floor.
 
About the SD Army National Guard
The National Guard dates back to 1636 when Citizen-Soldiers formed militias to defend their community and country. Since its formation, the Guard has stayed true to its roots. Enlisting in the National Guard means more time at home because your service in the South Dakota Army National Guard is part-time. Get a degree with money for school, learn job skills that translate to the civilian world, make bonds that last a lifetime, and earn a sense of pride that's everlasting. When you become a Guard Soldier, your family will thank you, your country will thank you, and your future will owe you. The South Dakota Army National Guard's goal is to direct future Soldiers toward life-changing opportunities by helping individuals and families become better today than yesterday. We transform citizens into Citizen-Soldiers that have Integrity, are Innovative, Proud, Courageous, Brave, and exemplify Unity and Honor. Learn more by visiting nationalguard.com/select-your-state/SD.