Oakland City's Schmittler tabbed RSC Men's Basketball Player of the Week
MIDDLETOWN, Ohio -- Oakland City (Ind.) University senior Nathaniel Schmittler had a huge game to claim River States Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Week for Dec. 28-Jan. 3.
A 6-7 center from Albion, Ill., Schmittler put up 30 points, 16 rebounds and three blocks in a non-conference win over Goshen (Ind.). It was the only game of the week for the Mighty Oaks, which was an 89-87 victory in overtime.
Schmittler made 11 of 19 field goals in the game and also 7 of 9 free throws. He connected on 1 of 2 attempts from 3-point range, which tied the game up.
Oakland City's next schedule game is Jan. 9 at Midway (Ky.).