The McKendree Bearcats' Caleb Zurliene receives the GLVC Defensive Player of the Year award, marking the second time in the program's history. Zurliene, a senior guard/forward from Aviston, Illinois, led the GLVC in blocks and ranks second in active career leaders for Division II. Additionally, junior forward Milos Vicentic earns a unanimous All-GLVC First Team selection, setting new D2 era single season records for the Bearcat program. Junior guard Joey Niesman receives the James R. Spalding Sportsmanship Award for McKendree.

The Big Picture

The awards recognize outstanding performances by McKendree Bearcats' basketball players, reflecting the program's growing success within the GLVC.

By the Numbers
  • Zurliene leads the GLVC in blocks with 75
  • Vicentic averages 21.8 points per game
  • Niesman named McKendree's recipient of the James R. Spalding Sportsmanship Award
State of Play
  • Caleb Zurliene named GLVC Defensive Player of the Year
  • Milos Vicentic earns unanimous All-GLVC First Team selection
  • Joey Niesman recognized with the James R. Spalding Sportsmanship Award
Bottom Line

Caleb Zurliene, Milos Vicentic, and Joey Niesman's outstanding performances contribute to the growing success of the McKendree Bearcats' basketball program within the GLVC.