After games of 25 and 29 points, Nebraska’s Bryce McGowens was named Big Ten freshman of the week Monday.
The 6-foot-7 guard averaged a Big Ten-best 27.0 points per contest on 52% shooting along with 5.5 rebounds per game in two contests last week.
His 29 points against Sam Houston State on Friday were one point short of the school’s single-game freshman record.
McGowens is the first Husker to win the Big Ten weekly freshman award since Glynn Watson in February of 2016.
Photos: Huskers start slow but come alive to beat Sam Houston State, 74-65
Nebraska and Sam Houston State go for the opening tip Friday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Sam Houston State’s Jarren Cook knocks the ball away from Nebraska’s Keisei Tominaga (30) after a rebound in the first half Friday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Nebraska’s Eduardo Andre dunks against Sam Houston State in the first half Friday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Nebraska’s Alonzo Verge drives past Sam Houston State’s Jaden Ray in the first half Friday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Nebraska’s Trey McGowens shoots a free throw in the first half against Sam Houston State on Friday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Sam Houston State’s Kian Scroggins looks to pass as he falls while being guarded by Nebraska’s Eduardo Andre in the second half Friday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Nebraska’s Keon Edwards (23) saves the ball from going out of bounds as Sam Houston State’s Jarren Cook falls on him in the first half Friday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Nebraska’s Lat Mayen takes an unguarded three-point shot in the second half against Sam Houston State on Friday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Nebraska’s Bryce McGowens (5) accidentally hits teammate Eduardo Andre in the face with the basketball as they both attempt to grab a rebound in the second half against Sam Houston State on Friday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Nebraska’s Trey McGowens fights for a rebound in the second half against Sam Houston State on Friday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Nebraska’s C.J. Wilcher walks around with his pants unbuttoned before a game against Sam Houston State on Friday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Nebraska’s Bryce McGowens (5) and Kobe Webster celebrate the Huskers’ 74-65 win over Sam Houston State on Friday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Nebraska’s C.J. Wilcher walks off the court after the Huskers defeated Sam Houston State 74-65 on Friday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Nebraska’s Kobe Webster (left) celebrates from the bench in the second half of the Huskers’ game against Sam Houston State on Friday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Nebraska’s Trey McGowens is fouled by Sam Houston State’s Tristan Ikpe (12), resulting in Ikpe fouling out of Friday’s game at at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Nebraska’s Eduardo Andre (right) high-fives Oleg Kojenets after he was substituted out of the game in the second half of the Huskers’ game against Sam Houston State on Friday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Nebraska’s Trey McGowens (bottom) lies on the ground after fouling Sam Houston State’s Savion Flagg in the first half Friday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Nebraska’s Alonzo Verge (center) reacts after a charging foul is called on him after knocking down Sam Houston State’s Jaden Ray (13) in the second half Friday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Nebraska’s C.J. Wilcher (right) is greeted by a fan as he runs onto the court before a game against Sam Houston State on Friday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Nebraska’s C.J. Wilcher (left )and Eduardo Andre celebrate a dunk by Andre in the first half against Sam Houston State on Friday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Nebraska coach Fred Hoiberg (left) reacts to a call against Nebraska in the second half of the game against Sam Houston State on Friday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Nebraska’s C.J. Wilcher (0) goes for a rebound in the first half against Sam Houston State on Friday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
A dunk attempt by Nebraska’s Eduardo Andre (35) is blocked by Sam Houston State’s Tristan Ikpe (12) in the first half on Friday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Sam Houston State’s Jason Hooten (right) yells at an official in the first half against Nebraska on Friday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Sam Houston State’s Tristan Ikpe (12) grabs a rebound against Nebraska in the first half on Friday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
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