SPEARFISH, S.D. – As part of Black Hills State University hosting the sixth annual East/West Challenge in men's basketball a vote for an all-tournament team took place following the four competitive contests between RMAC and NSIC programs. Conducting the vote was the participating school's head coaches, athletic communication directors, and media in attendance for the games. Representing the Yellow Jackets among the honorees are Caelin Hearne and Cam Lowe.
 
2024 EAST/WEST CHALLENGE ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM SELECTIONS
Akoi Akoi (Augustana) * - Most Valuable Player
Jacob Beeninga (MSU Moorhead)
Sam Rensch (Augustana)
Caelin Hearne (Black Hills State)
Cam Lowe (Black Hills State)
Abel Hutchinson (South Dakota Mines)

* Unanimous selection to all-tournament team.
 
EAST/WEST CHALLENGE ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM
CAELIN HEARNE | GUARD | SENIOR | NORMAN, OKLA. | NORMAN NORTH H.S.

• Averaged 15.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.5 steals, and 0.5 blocks per game against MSU Moorhead and Augustana.
• Shot the ball 10-of-23 (43.5 %) from the field, 5-of-8 (62.5%) from 3-point range, and 5-of-7 (71.4%) from the free throw line.
• He scored in double figures in both games this weekend, pouring in 14 against the Dragons and 16 against the Vikings, matching a season-high and extending his streak to four straight games in double figures this year.
• He has now also made at least two 3-pointers in all four games this year, connecting on 2-of-3 against MSUM and 3-of-5 against Augie.
• Additionally, he notched a season-high of three assists and two steals against AU.

 
EAST/WEST CHALLENGE ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM
CAM LOWE | GUARD | REDSHIRT-FRESHMAN | COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. | LEWIS-PALMER H.S.

• Averaged 14.5 points, 9.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists, and 1.5 blocks per game against MSU Moorhead and Augustana.
• Shot the ball 10-of-25 (40.0%) from the field, 3-of-13 (23.1%) from 3-point range, and 6-of-8 (75.0%) from the free throw line.
• He posted career-highs in points (21), rebounds (14), and assists (3) against Augustana, while also recording a career-high of two blocks against MSU Moorhead.
• His 21 points and 14 rebounds against the Vikings marked his first career double-double, and the only one by an athlete in the East/West Challenge.