Sophomore Stephan Hicks led Cal State Northridge to a spirited comeback road victory against Utah to capture Big West Men's Basketball Player of the Week accolades.

The 6-6 forward/guard contributed a team-high 19 points, nine rebounds and two steals as the Matadors clawed back from a 21-point halftime deficit, 48-27, to defeat the Utes of the Pac-12 Conference 76-71 on Friday.

It marked the biggest come-from-behind victory in the 17-year tenure of CSUN head coach Bobby Braswell.  In addition, it was the first CSUN victory over a Pac-12 school since Nov. 20, 2005, at USC.

Hicks made 8 of 11 shots from the field en route to his 19 points, including eight in the deciding second half when the Matadors outscored Utah, 49-23.

Cal State Northridge also rode 14 points and 11 rebounds from Hicks in a 93-63 victory over San Diego Christian on Tuesday.  Hicks collected his fifth double-double of the season in the win.

For the week, Hicks shot 57.1 (12 of 21) percent from the floor and averaged 16.5 points and 10.0 rebounds.

Others nominated: Chris Eversley (Cal Poly); Jared Brandon (Cal State Fullerton); Ryan Sypkens (UC Davis); Daman Starring (UC Irvine); Vander Joaquim (Hawaii)