Junior Austin Claunch helped the Eagles to a pair of wins at the
Emory Thanksgiving Tournament over the weekend, averaging 18.5
points, 9.5 assists and 2.5 steals per outing. In addition,
he connected on 61.9 percent from the floor (13-of-21) and knocked
down all 10 of his free throw opportunities as Emory raised its
overall record to 5-0.
In an 81-67 decision over LaGrange on Saturday (Nov. 27), the
5-foot-9 Claunch totaled 12 points, hitting four-of-eight from the
field and four-of-four from the charity stripe, and doled out seven
assists in 31 minutes of action. The following day in a
103-99 come-from-behind win against Maryville, he topped the club
with 25 points, tying his second-highest career total, and
established a school record with 12 assists while playing all 40
minutes. He was successful on nine-of-13 field goal
opportunities and was successful on all six of his free throw
attempts against the Scots.
So far this season, he has averaged 15.4 points and 7.6 assists per
contest.
Austin Claunch
Posted: Nov 29, 2010