Larry Morse, Hilbert College, Men's Basketball
Morse averaged a double-double for the week as the Hawks went 1-1 in the Hawks Against Hunger Tip Off Tournament. Morse delivered standout performances with a double-double in both starts, shooting 63.6% from the field and averaging 15.5 points per game. Morse dominated the boards with 22 total rebounds over two games and added four assists and a block on his way to earning All-Tournament Team honors.
PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Hilbert F Larry Morse averaged a double-double for the week as the Hawks went 1-1 in the Hawks Against Hunger Tip Off Tournament. Morse delivered standout performances with a double-double in both starts, shooting 63.6% from the field and averaging 15.5 points per game. Morse dominated the boards with 22 total rebounds over two games and added four assists and a block on his way to earning All-Tournament Team honors.
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