Missouri Baptist's Roberson named NAIA Player of the Week

Standout guard Brandon Roberson of Missouri Baptist University was selected the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Player of the Week for his stellar play between Feb. 8-14.

The 5'10" senior guard from Texas averaged 26.5 points, four rebounds,
four assists while shooting a sizzling 71 percent from the field in two
MoBap victories last week.

Roberson scored 30 points to lead the Spartans to an 81-78 upset victory
over nationally-ranked McKendree on Feb. 13. The victory stopped
McKendree's 27-game winning streak in America Midwest Conference play.
Roberson hit 11 of 12 from the field, including all five of his 3-point
attempts. He also added five rebounds and four assists.

Roberson also scored 23 points in lead Missouri Baptist to an 82-80
victory at Harris Stowe on Feb. 11. He also added four rebounds and
three assists in the big road victory.

For the season, Roberson is averaging 20 points a game, which ranks 12th
nationally among NAIA schools.

photo courtesy of Missouri Baptist Sports Information Department