Portland State's Charles Odum scored 22 points in a win over Northern Colorado.
PSU's Odum Named POTW
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OGDEN, UTAH (Jan. 16, 2012) - Portland State’s State’s Charles Odum has been selected as the Big Sky Conference men’s basketball Player of the Week after leading the Vikings to a road win over Northern Colorado.
Odum, a 6-foot, 205-pound senior guard from Lakewood, Calif, scored 22 points with five assists and four rebounds as the Vikings beat Northern Colorado 86-75 on Thursday, Jan. 12, to record their first road win of the season. Odum made 7-of-9 field goals, was 4-of-6 from 3-point range, and 4-of-5 from the free-throw line. It was his sixth 20-point game of the year.
Odum ranks second in the Big Sky in scoring with an average of 17.6 points per game. This is Odum’s first career Player of the Week honor.
Others Nominated
Collin Chiverton, G, Eastern Washington: Averaged 21 points per game in a split
Kenny McGowen, G, Idaho State: Averaged 13.5 points per game in a split
Kareem Jamar, F, Montana: Averaged 13 points, 5 rebounds in a split.
Shawn Reid, G, Montana State: Averaged 12.5 points per game in a split.
Mike Proctor, F, Northern Colorado: Averaged 14.5 points and 4.5 rebounds in a split.
Scott Bamforth, G, Weber state: Averaged 17.5 points per game in two wins.