University of Southern Indiana senior guard/forward Jeril Taylor (Louisville, Kentucky) was voted the HERO Sports D2 Men’s Basketball HERO of the Week for his performances against Truman State University and Quincy University.
In the 111-89 win at Truman, Taylor scored a school-record 50 points on 13-of-15 shooting, including nine-of-nine from beyond the arc and 15-of-20 from the free throw line. The 50 points surpasses the 45 scored by Chris Bowles in 1991. It also was just two points shy of the GLVC single-game scoring record, which has been met three times. He also had a game-high nine rebounds and a team-high six assists.
Taylor then chipped in 15 points with six rebounds and six assists in an 88-85 comeback win at Quincy. For the week, he averaged 32.5 points, 7.5 boards, six assists and two steals.
USI is back in action tomorrow when it hosts Lewis University at 3:15 p.m. for Military Appreciation Day at the Physical Activities Center.
