COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Black Hills State men's basketball senior Joel Scott was named RMAC Offensive Player of the Week Monday afternoon.

Scott nearly averaged a double-double over the Yellow Jackets' three games this past week, totaling 71 points and 27 rebounds, as well as a pair of assists, a block, and a steal. His big weekend helped BHSU out to an historic 8-0 start to the season, capped by his 28-point, 14-rebound performance to take down UCCS 87-79 on Saturday.

In the RMAC, Scott ranks second in the RMAC in total points with 174, points per game (21.8) and field goals made (59). He is also ranks fifth in the conference with 8.5 rebounds per game.

This is Scott's second Player of the Week honor this year, and ninth of this career.