• UC Irvine center Bent Leuchten averaged 23.0 points on 81 percent shooting in two wins to earn The Big West Player of the Week honor, presented by Hercules Tires. Leuchten is a first-time Big West honoree.
• Leuchten had an efficient week, shooting 81 percent (17-of-21) from the field, 80 percent (4-of-5) from behind the arc and 89 percent (8-of-9) from the charity stripe.
• The sophomore compiled a career-high 31 points, to go along with two rebounds, an assist and no turnovers, in only 20 minutes of play, Thursday night in an 88-83 road win at UC Davis. Leuchten also posted career-bests in field goals made (12), 3-pointers made (2) and free throws made (5).
• The German center recorded 15 points, four rebounds and no turnovers in 20 minutes as UC Irvine earned an 87-70 home victory against Long Beach State. Leuchten went 5-for-6 from the floor, including 2-of-2 from deep, and a perfect 3-of-3 from the free throw line.
• UC Irvine is currently 10-5 overall and a perfect 3-0 in Big West play. Leuchten is averaging 10.4 points and a team-best 6.1 rebounds per game so far this season.