SAN BRUNO, Calif. - After impressive performances in a pair of Santa Clara men's basketball victories, Trey Wertz earned West Coast Conference Player of the Week.
Wertz averaged 19.0 points on 56 percent shooting, 7.0 assists and 4.0 rebounds in leading the Broncos to a pair of wins last week.
Wertz was at his best in Tuesday's 102-92 double overtime upset of USC, posting a game-high 28 points, including 17 of the team's final 19, on 10 of 17 shooting from the floor, The freshman guard gave Santa Clara the lead for good at 89-87 with a layup to open the second extra session. After missing his final two shots from the floor in regulation, he proceeded to hit 5 of 6 along with going 6-for-7 at the free-throw line in the two overtimes.
The Charlotte, N.C., native had his first career double-double with 10 points and a career-high tying 10 assists to facilitate a balanced scoring attack in Friday's dominating 77-56 win over Idaho. He keyed the offense of the Broncos who posted a season-best 24 assists and season-low six turnovers.
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