BRENTWOOD, Tenn. - Eastern Illinois junior guard #T.J. Marion# was named the Ohio Valley Conference Newcomer of the Week following his performances in wins over Missouri Valley College and Jacksonville State. It marked the third time in five weeks Marion has won the conference honor.

Marion scored in double figures in both of EIU's wins last week as the Panthers improved to 2-1 in the OVC. He averaged 12.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, 6.0 assists and 1.5 steals per game of the week. He hit 42.9 percent from the field and 87.5 percent from the free throw line. He scored 15 points and matched his season-high with seven assists in Saturday's road win at Jacksonville State.

EIU returns to action tonight with a 7:30 p.m. game at Tennessee Tech.