Men's Basketball Student-Athlete Earns Weekly Heart Award

Marshall, Mo., (Jan. 19, 2026)- A Missouri Valley College men's basketball student-athlete has earned a weekly Heart award for his play in two victories last week.

Senior Antwon Ferrell (Newman, Ga.) has been named the Heart of America Athletic Conference Men's Basketball Defender of the Week, presented by WinWon Technologies.  Ferrell led the Vikings to a pair of conference wins last week.

Ferrell came down with six defensive rebounds and added three steals in a 72-65 win over Culver-Stockton (Mo.).  He followed with eight defensive rebounds and two steals in an 80-71 victory against Mount Mercy (Iowa).  Ferrell also averaged 18.5 points per game in the two contests.

This is the first weekly award for Ferrell in his career at Missouri Valley, and joins teammate Junior Kamari Slaughter (Gary, Ind.) as defensive award winners this season.  Slaughter won the award last week.

Missouri Valley is 13-6 overall and 7-4 in the Heart.  Up next is a conference doubleheader at home against William Woods (Mo.).  Women's game starts at 5:30 p.m., followed by the men's game at 7:30 p.m., inside the Burns Athletic Complex.

About Missouri Valley College

Standing out as one of the most innovative and student-focused liberal arts colleges in the Midwest, Missouri Valley College (MVC) is committed to preparing students for success beyond the classroom. Through the Viking Voyage program, MVC prioritizes career readiness from day one, equipping students with the knowledge and skills needed to excel after graduation. Each of MVC's 30+ in-demand majors—including nursing, business, cybersecurity, computer science, criminal justice, and exercise science—integrates personal instruction, experiential learning, and professional opportunities to prepare graduates to thrive in a rapidly changing and globally connected world. At Missouri Valley College, higher education is more than earning a degree—it's a transformative journey that begins with the end.