Athlete of Week honors Gordon

Athlete of Week honors Gordon

FOR RELEASE January 6, 2002
HUNTINGTON, IN— The Huntington College athletic department announced its Athlete of the Week for the time spanning December 17, 2002 - January 5, 2003. Women’s basketball senior Sarah Gordon earned the honor for her excellent efforts during the Christmas break competitions..

Gordon, a history education major from Wolcottville, Ind. (Prairie Heights High School), was named to the All-Tournament team at the Warner Southern Tournament in Lake Wales, Fla. on Jan 3-4. She poured in 17 points, shooting 5-11 from the field, 4-5 from the line, with four rebounds, two assists and two steals in a 70-60 loss to Warner Southern on Friday. Against Cardinal Stritch of Wisconsin on Saturday, Gordon led the Foresters to a 71-67 victory with 21 points. She shot 9-16 from the field with one rebound, two assists and one steal. She currently leads the Mid-Central Conference with 22 points per game. Her 308 points so far this season gives her a 1,220 total career points, moving her to 10th on the all-time scorers list for the Forester women's basketball program. Gordon is a Dean’s List honoree. The Lady Foresters are currently 7-7 on the season.

The Huntington College Foresters compete in 14 intercollegiate sports for men and women. In the past six years, Huntington has produced 39 All-America honors and 67 All-America Scholar Athlete honors. Huntington College is a comprehensive Christian college of the liberal arts offering graduate and undergraduate programs in more than 60 academic concentrations. US News & World Report ranks Huntington among the Top 10 comprehensive colleges in the Midwest. Founded in 1897 by the Church of the United Brethren in Christ, Huntington College is located on a contemporary, lakeside campus in Huntington, Indiana.

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