Jared Newson was named OVC Player of the Week on Monday for the second time this season. Newson averaged 24.3 points and 4.7 rebounds per game while helping the Skyhawks to three consecutive wins over Eastern Kentucky, Tennessee Tech, and Southeast Missouri State.

Newson displayed a hot shooting touch, making 53 percent of his field goals, 47 percent of his three-pointers, and 82 percent of his free throws. He has led the team in scoring 11 times this season. Newson is a 6-foot-5-inch senior forward from Belleville, Ill. He earned the same honor for the week of December 5.