Scoring specialist Taylor lauded by conference

Central College

PELLA—Central College men’s basketball player Colby Taylor (senior, Creston) was named the Iowa Conference male athlete of the week after averaging 29.5 points per game and ascending to the top of the program’s all-time scoring list.

He was also recognized as the league’s men’s basketball player of the week.

Entering Wednesday’s night game at home against Luther College, Taylor needed 27 points to pass Jeff Verhoef ’80 for the top spot on the scoring list. After a slow start in the first half, he ended up with 30 points to take over the No. 1 slot. Central beat the Norse 82-67.

In a 94-87 loss against Buena Vista University Saturday, Taylor had 29 more points. He also had 12 points in six rebounds combined in the two games.

It’s the fourth time Taylor has been named the league player of the week, previously being cited January 11, 2015; December 7, 2014 and February 23, 2014.

Central continues the season on Wednesday night at 8 p.m. at home against Loras College.