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HUNTINGTON UNIV MAGAZINE

Kock named Huntington University's Athlete of Week

FOR RELEASE December 4, 2006

Alex Kock

HUNTINGTON, IN—The Huntington University Athletic Department announced its Athlete of the Week for the week of Nov. 27-Dec. 3. Men’s basketball senior Alex Kock earned the honor for his outstanding efforts during the week’s competitions.

Alex Kock, a physical Education and health major from Auburn, Ind. (DeKalb High School), recorded two more double-doubles during the week to help the NAIA 2^nd-ranked Foresters run their winning streak to nine in a row. Against the 20^th-ranked St. Francis Cougars, Kock netted 24 points and grabbed 14 boards in the 96-91 win, and in the Foresters’ 93-85 victory over Bethel, he dropped in 29 points and had 11 rebounds. Huntington will return to action on Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. when they travel to Upland to take on the Trojans of Taylor University.

Huntington University is a comprehensive Christian college of the liberal arts offering graduate and undergraduate programs in more than 70 academic concentrations. U.S.News & World Report ranks Huntington among the best colleges in the Midwest. Founded in 1897 by the Church of the United Brethren in Christ, Huntington University is located on a contemporary, lakeside campus in northeast Indiana. The University is a member of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU).

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