Cross averaged 21.5 points, 8.5 rebounds, 2.0 blocks and 2.5 assists and steals per game in two games during the week. He shot .583 (14-24) from the field, .571 (4-7) from beyond the arc and .786 (11-14) from the charity stripe. Cross played 69 minutes without turning the ball over while dishing out five assists. He recorded his third double-double of the season at UW-Oshkosh with 16 points and 11 rebounds. Cross tied a career-high with 27 points, while recording a career-best 9-10 from the free throw line against UW-River Falls. He grabbed four of the 10 Pioneer offensive boards against the Falcons on Jan. 26.
Also nominated:
UW-Eau Claire, Nick Craggs, Senior, Forward, Kimberly, Wis.
UW-La Crosse, Jeff Heiden, Senior, Guard, Arlington Heights, Ill. (Prospect)
UW-Oshkosh, Cory Nickel, Junior, Guard, Waupun, Wis.
UW-Stevens Point, Jordan Giordana, Senior, Guard, Kaukauna, Wis.
UW-Stout, Chris Hortman, Senior, Guard, Milwaukee, Wis. (Wauwatosa East)