EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – Junior Brian Taylor II (St. Louis, Mo.) from the men's basketball team has received Prairie Farms Cougar of the Week Honors after his performance against Tennessee State.
 
Taylor had a dunk off a steal making the score 39-32 with 1:26 to play before half. He followed with a pair of free throws trimming the Tigers lead to five (39-34) with 1:04 to play. Taylor finally knocked down a three-pointer making the score 41-40 at halftime. Taylor led all scorers with 22 points on 5-of-8 shooting and a perfect 10-10 game at the free throw line.
 
The Prairie Farms Cougar of the Week Honors an SIUE student-athlete who demonstrated excellence in competition.
 
About Prairie Farms:
 
Prairie Farms is a farmer-owned cooperative, meaning the company is owned and operated by over 600 farm families. They have selflessly taken on the tremendous task of producing nutritious, high-quality milk for a growing population, which requires being on the job 24/7,365 days a year. Prairie Farms has represented American agriculture since its founding in 1938. For more information on Prairie Farms, visit http://www.prairefarms.com/