Erik Thomas is this week's UNOPrivateers.com Student-Athlete of the Week.

Thomas averaged 13.0 points per game in two tough contests  against Stephen F. Austin and Texas A&M-Corpus Christi last week. Thomas scored 10 points against SFA and followed with a 16-point performance against the Islanders.

Also in the latter contest, Thoams hauled in 15 rebounds which was a season-best. For the week, Thomas went 11-for-23 from the field and also added three blocks and three steals.