SUWANEE, Georgia - Following an impressive season-opening victory, Concordia Texas men's basketball players Anariss Brandon and Travon Williams swept the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC) Men's Basketball Player of the Week honors, the conference announced Monday.
Brandon was named SCAC Offensive Player of the Week, while Williams earned SCAC Defensive Player of the Week recognition after helping the Tornados defeat defending Northwest Conference champion and 2025-26 NCAA Tournament participant Whitworth University, 109-87, on Saturday evening.
The victory also marked the 300th career win for Concordia head coach Stan Bonewitz.
SCAC Offensive Player of the Week – Anariss Brandon
Brandon opened the 2026-27 campaign with a dominant offensive performance, leading the Tornados with a team-high 24 points in just 23 minutes of action.
The junior guard shot 8-of-15 (53.3 percent) from the field and converted eight of his nine free-throw attempts (88.9 percent). Brandon also contributed three assists, two rebounds, two blocks and a steal.
Brandon played a key role in Concordia's high-powered offensive attack, which produced 109 points on 55.1 percent shooting. His efficiency helped the Tornados pull away in the second half, where they outscored the Pirates 60-45.
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SCAC Defensive Player of the Week – Travon Williams
Williams made an immediate impact in his Concordia debut, anchoring the Tornados' defensive effort with a game-high six blocks and a team-high nine rebounds.
The junior forward also collected three steals, helping Concordia force 34 Whitworth turnovers and convert them into 44 points.
Williams' presence in the paint helped the Tornados limit Whitworth to 39.7 percent shooting from the field. Concordia finished the contest with 11 blocks and 21 steals as a team.
In addition to his defensive contributions, Williams recorded 12 points on an efficient 6-of-9 shooting performance in just 21 minutes of action.
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You can next see Brandon, Williams, and the Tornados in action this Thursday where they will host McMurry. Tip off is scheduled for 6pm.
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