Men's Basketball Player of the Week (November 21, 2011)
Matt Trimnell, Indiana University East -- Men's Basketball Player of the Week
6-3 Sophomore - Seymour, IN
Indiana University East sophomore Matt Trimnell was named the KIAC men's basketball player of the week by KIAC officials on Monday, November 21st. The Red Wolves won both games last week. They defeated Wittenberg University on the road 92-84 and defeated Ohio State University-Mansfield at home 116-75. Wittenberg was ranked No. 11 in NCAA Division III. For the week, Trimnell averaged 23.5 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, and 1 steal. He connected on 55.6 percent of his field goals (15-of-27). He scored a career high 36 points against Wittenberg, including 16 points in the game's final four minutes to lead the Red Wolves from a six point deficit to a nine point lead. IU East is currently 7-1 on the season. They will return to action on November 22nd when they travel to the University of Northwestern Ohio.