After pouring in a career-high 40 points and setting the Northwest Missouri State University single-game three-point field goals made mark (11), junior point guard Trevor Hudgins has been named the MIAA's men's basketball athlete of the week.

It is the second time this season, and ninth time in his career, Hudgins has been honored with the MIAA's top weekly honor. 

Hudgins (Manhattan, Kan.) averaged 33.0 points per game and shot 57.1% from the field, including 58.6% from three-point land in leading Northwest to a 2-0 start to MIAA play.

Hudgins tallied a career-high 40 points and set the Northwest single-game three-point record by making 11 threes against the Hillcats. Hudgins played nearly 33 minutes against the Hillcats on Saturday and was 13-of-21 from the floor. He was 11-of-18 from three-point range. Hudgins also handed out five assists vs. Rogers State.

On Thursday night, Hudgins scored a game-high 26 points on 7-of-14 shooting vs. Northeastern State. Hudgins made 6-of-11 three-pointers vs. NSU.

Over the two games, Hudgins also sank all nine of his free throw attempts.

Hudgins is averaging 25.0 points per game and is tied for the NCAA Division II lead in three-pointers made (48). 

The Bearcat men's basketball team (8-1 overall, 2-0 MIAA) will be on the road for its next two games on Saturday (Lincoln, 3:30 p.m.) and Monday (Central Missouri, 7:30 p.m.).