BOWLING GREEN, Ky. -- Junior guard Kenny Ellis and Sophomore forward Malik Currie sweep the Mid-South Conference Player of the Week awards after strong performances in a narrow loss to Kentucky Christian. 

Ellis got the start at the point guard position for the Phoenix and made a statement, scoring 20 points, on 9-15 shooting, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists for his first career triple double to win the Offensive Player of the Week Award. 

Currie was also a force to be reckoned with, recording 22 points on 8-11 shooting, while collecting six rebounds. His defensive effort came in the form of four steals and three blocks in his first start as a Phoenix, helping to win the Defensive Player of the Week Award. 

This is Ellis' and Currie's first career Mid-South Player of the Week award of his career and the first for Cumberland Men's Basketball this season.

Ellis, Currie, and the rest of the Cumberland basketball team will be back in action as they head to Barbourville to face off against Union Commonwealth on Wednesday October 28th. This week will also include their home opener on Friday, as they host Brescia at 7:00 PM at Dallas Floyd Phoenix Arena.