OKLAHOMA CITY -- Mid-America Christian University senior guard Nick Tate has been selected as the Sooner Athletic Conference men's basketball player of the week, the league announced today (Jan. 18). 

Tate was extremely instrumental in helping the No. 15-ranked Evangels extend their winning streak to six games with an average of 22.5 points per game and 11.5 rebounds in the two victories this past week.

The Sand Springs, Okla. native had a double-double of 18 points and career-high 14 boards in the win over Oklahoma City University and then 27 points and nine rebounds to lead a 105-96 victory at St. Gregory's University.

A steady player all season, Tate leads the Evangels in both points (17.8 ppg) and rebounds (7.4 rpg).

Tate and the Evangels are now gearing up for their next big test Thursday night (Jan. 21) at home against No. 18-ranked Southwestern Assemblies of God University. Tip-off is set for 8 p.m. inside the Gaulke Activity Center.