Alabama guard Mark Sears recognized as SEC Co-Player of the Week
In what should not be surprising news to anyone, Alabama Crimson Tide guard Mark Sears has been named as the SEC Co-Player of the Week based on his recent performances, as announced by the conference Monday.
Sears' shares the honor with Tennessee's Chaz Lanier, who was also named SEC Co-Player of the Week according to the conference.
A week in which Alabama fell at Missouri, but also defeated Kentucky at home, Sears was nothing short of special in the two games for the Crimson Tide.
Beginning on Wednesday night in Columbia, Sears led Alabama in scoring during their 110-98 road loss at Missouri, finishing with a game-high 35 points on 12-of-20 shooting from the field, as well as 5-of-11 from three. Sears also finished with two rebounds, five assists, and shot six-of-seven from the free throw line in the loss.
Saturday against Kentucky, Sears continued that offensive success by posting a game-high 30 points in a 96-83 win for the Crimson Tide on 8-of-17 shooting from the field, as well as a perfect 11-of-11 at the free throw line. The Alabama guard also shot three-of-eight from three, while also adding four rebounds, four assists, and two steals.
For the season, Sears is now averaging a combined 18.9 points, 3 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game, while also shooting 41.2% from the field, 35.3% from three, and 84.1% at the free throw line.
Sears and Alabama will be back in action Tuesday night at home against Mississippi State.
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