Otterbein University Athletics

Phillis, a junior from Zanesville, gutted through two performances last week for men's basketball despite playing with a sore back.

Phillis went for 18 points in the 100-92 loss at Ohio Northern, additionally recording four assists and three rebounds over 35 minutes.

His best effort came on the final play of the week, driving the court and burying a game-winning three-pointer to give the Cards a thrilling 76-75 win over Muskingum in the Rike Center. He finished the game with 15 points as the team snapped a seven-game skid.