AJ Green Named MVC Player of the Week

1/6/2020 3:00:00 PM | Men's Basketball

ST. LOUIS, Missouri – UNI's AJ Green was named MVC Player of the Week as announced by the conference office on Monday afternoon.

AJ Green totaled 58 points in two Valley games last week. The sophomore guard shot 54% from the field in games against Illinois State and Bradley. Green finished 9-14 from the field against Illinois State, Leading the Panthers with 23 points.

Green set career marks in points (35), field goals made (10) and three-pointers made (7) in the McLeod Center on Saturday night. Green propelled the Panthers to a 69-64 win against the Braves of Bradley, a rematch of last season's MVC Championship game. Green finished 10-21 from the field and 7-13 from beyond the arc to help the Panthers move to 1-1 in MVC play.

Green and the rest of the Panthers will be back in action Tuesday when the team host the Sycamores of Indiana State. The game will tip at 7 PM in the McLeod Center and can be viewed on ESPN+.