Marcus Morrison Named SSC Player of the Week

ORLANDO, Fla. - After leading The University of Tampa men's basketball team to an impressive victory over No. 2 Valdosta State University, Marcus Morrison has been recognized as the Sunshine State Conference Player of the Week. The honor is for the period ending December 13.

Morrison, a sophomore forward from Tampa, averaged 19.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 2.0 blocks as the Spartans went 1-1 last week and notched a big win over VSU. Morrison opened the stanza with a season-high 20 points, eight rebounds, two assists, and a block in a 78-72 setback at Benedict.

He then tallied 18 points on 9-for-10 shooting, six rebounds, three blocks, and two assists in UT's 78-74 double overtime thriller over Valdosta State. In two games, he shot a sizzling 77 percent (17-for-22) from the field and was 4-for-4 at the free throw line.