Manning named WIAC Men's Basketball Player of the Week
UW-Platteville’s Jake Manning was named Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) Men’s Basketball Player of the Week, announced by the league office on Tuesday.
MADISON, Wis. -- The University of Wisconsin-Platteville's Jake Manning was named Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) Men's Basketball Player of the Week, announced by the league office on Tuesday.
Manning led the Pioneers to a 2-0 record during the week. He averaged 22 points and seven rebounds, and shot 72 percent (18-25) from the field.
Against UW-Eau Claire on Jan. 21, Manning scored a game-high 21 points and added five rebounds, two assists and two steals.
Then on Jan. 24 at UW-Stout, he scored an and-one layup with 11 seconds left in regulation to tie the game up at 59 and sank the following free throw to give the Pioneers the 60-59 victory. Manning once again led all scorers with 23 points, by going 10-for-13 from the field, and grabbed nine rebounds.
Manning and the Pioneers host No. 1 UW-Whitewater on Wednesday at 7 p.m.