The reigning Sun Conference Player of the Year picked up where he left off in the opening week, dropping 58 total points in 60 minutes for an average of 29 points per contest. The senior also registered 36 total rebounds in two contests for an average of 18 per game and was charged with only two turnovers. In the opening day contest, Minix shot 65% from the field to tie his career record 41 points.