ST. PAUL, Minn. – Matt Thompson of the University of Minnesota Morris men's basketball team and Juan "JT" Garza III of the Cougar football team were named Upper Midwest Athletic Conference (UMAC) Athletes of the Week for the period of Nov. 3–9, as announced Tuesday, Nov. 11.
 
In his first game with Minnesota Morris, Thompson earned UMAC Player of the Week honors. In the season opener, the junior transfer totaled 31 points, leading all scorers in the contest. Thompson shot 8-for-15 from the field, 3-for-7 from behind the arc, and 12-for-15 at the free-throw line. He also recorded eight rebounds, three blocks, two steals, and two assists.
 
Garza made an impact in all phases of the game in the Cougars' 14-7 victory over Westminster College, earning UMAC Special Teams Player of the Week. The junior had four punts totaling 135 yards, with a long of 45 yards. On a fake punt, Garza completed a 22-yard pass to keep the drive alive. He also totaled 82 return yards, including a 48-yard kickoff return to start the second half. Defensively, the Rupert, Idaho native tallied four tackles, an interception returned 58 yards, and three pass breakups.
 
The men's basketball team is back in action on Wednesday as they travel to Concordia College for a 7:30 p.m. tipoff.
 
The football team wraps up its season on Saturday with a 1 p.m. kickoff at Martin Luther College.