MIAC RELEASE
ARDEN HILLS, MINN.—Bethel University senior Blake Schmitz was named November 9 MIAC Men's Basketball Defensive Player of the Week. This is Schmitz's third career MIAC Weekly honor after he earned the distinction on January 12, 2026 (Offensive), and February 9, 2026 (Offensive).
November 9 MIAC Men's Basketball Athletes of the Week
Offensive: Myles Barnette (Gustavus Adolphus)
Defensive: Blake Schmitz (Bethel)
The Hermantown, Minnesota native averaged 29.0 points on .667 (24-of-36) shooting and .455 (5-of-11) from the three-point line as well as 6.5 rebounds, and 3.0 assists at the Loras Tip-Off Classic, which consisted of an 80-72 victory over Concordia Chicago on November 7, and an 84-81 loss to Minnesota Morris on November 8. Schmitz had a career high 37 points on 16-of-22 shooting, eight rebounds, three steals, and one block against Morris. He kicked off the week with 21 points, five rebounds, and three steals against Concordia Chicago.
Schmitz and the Royals will return to action on Friday, November 13, when they host Greenville at 7 p.m. on the front end of the Bethel Classic at the Robertson Center.
