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NCAA.com | April 5, 2022

Northwest Missouri State star Trevor Hudgins wins the 2022 Bevo Francis Award

Northwest Missouri State wins DII National Championship

Small College Basketball and the National Awards Committee announced on Monday, April 4 the winner of the 2022 Bevo Francis Award — Trevor Hudgins of Northwest Missouri State.

According to the Northwest Missouri State athletic website, Hudgins ranked No. 1 in the nation in total points (897), 3-point field goals made (168), 3-point field goals made per game (4.31) and in 3-point field goals attempted (405). His 168 made 3-pointers set the NCAA Division II single-season record.

CHAMPS: Northwest Missouri State wins third-straight national championship

The Bevo Francis Award recognizes the best small college basketball player in the country.

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