COLUMBIA, S.C. – Tajh Green, junior for the Benedict College men's basketball team, has been selected as the SIAC Men's Newcomer of the Week.

In Benedict's only game last week, Green scored 20 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, both season-highs, as the Tigers defeated LeMoyne-Owen, 87-74.

Green shot 8-15 from the field in 30 minutes of play to contribute to the Tigers' victory. Green is averaging 14.4 ppg, 8.6 rebounds, while shooting 56.5 percent from the floor on the season.

Benedict will travel to Central State University on Saturday at 3 p.m.