COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Utah State sophomore guard Mason Falslev has been named the Mountain West Men’s Basketball Player of the Week, while Fresno State’s Elijah Price was tabbed the MW Freshman of the Week.
MEN’S BASKETBALL PLAYER OF THE WEEK
MASON FALSLEV, UTAH STATE
Sophomore, Guard, Benson, Utah/Sky View HS
- Led Utah State to a 2-0 record with wins over Montana (95-83) and Iowa (77-69) on a neutral court.
- Averaged 25 points, 7.5 rebounds and 3.5 steals per game, while connecting on 62.5 percent of attempts from the floor.
- Recorded a double-double against the Hawkeyes with 25 points and 12 boards, both career-highs.
- Also registered 25 points, five steals and three rebounds against the Griz.
MEN’S BASKETBALL FRESHMAN OF THE WEEK
ELIJAH PRICE, FRESNO STATE
Forward, Long Beach, California/Drake
- Helped Fresno State to a pair of victories over Prairie View A&M (94-83) and Long Beach State (72-69).
- Averaged a double-double with 11 points and 11 rebounds, while shooting 31.3 percent from the field.
- Recorded the first double-double of his career with 16 points and 13 boards against the Panthers.