December 28, 1998
EVANSTON, Ill. -- Northwestern center Evan Eschmeyer has been named Co-Big-Ten Player of the Week, as announced this morning by the Big Ten Conference office. Eschmeyer shares the honor nor with Wisconsin's Sean Mason.
Eschmeyer notched back-to-back double-doubles last week, tallying 23 points, 10 rebounds against Boston College and 16 points, 13 rebounds versus Long Beach State. For thgames, Eschmeyer shot 9-for-14 (.643) from the field anen in scoring (20.7 ppg).
The Wildcats (7-2) open Big Ten Conference play on Sun., Jan. 3, against Iowa. Tipoff in Welsh-Ryan Arenoring (20.7 ppg).