MIAC Release

ST. PAUL, Minn. - Bethel University's Cory Laugen (Sr., Blaine, Minn.) has been named the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Men's Basketball Athlete of the Week for his performances beginning the week of Monday, February 9.

Laugen was one of Bethel's team leaders this past week that saw the Royals nearly upset undefeated and #1 nationally ranked St. Thomas, and then come from behind to defeat Augsburg. Against the Tommies on Wednesday, Laugen had 17 points on 6-for-9 shooting from the field, which included 3-for-5 from behind the three-point arc. On Saturday, the starting point guard was Bethel's second leading scorer with 12 points - seven of them coming from the free throw line, including two clutch free throws with just 10 seconds remaining to give the Royals a three-point lead to seal the victory. Laugen is among the top five free throw shooters overall and in conference play. He also surpasses his previous best for points scored in a season and currently has 725 in his career.

The Royals are scheduled to play against Gustavus at 7:30 p.m. in the Robertson Center gym on Wednesday for their next game.