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Horchler Garners #ASUNMBB Player of the Week
1/7/2019 1:00:00 PM | Men's Basketball
ATLANTA - North Florida's Noah Horchler & Liberty's Darius McGee opened ASUN Conference Men's Basketball league play with victories on Saturday and in the process earned weekly accolades, announced by the league office.
Horchler, the ASUN Player of the Week, dominated in the post during North Florida's two contests as he helped the Ospreys collect two victories including a dominant 96-67 win vs. North Alabama in the league opener. The junior forward posted a conference-high of 23 points on Saturday, while adding seven rebounds, four assists and three blocks vs. the Lions. Horchler tacked on a double-double earlier in the week with 16 points and 15 boards in a 28-point win vs. Florida National. The Ospreys return to the court on Wednesday at Lipscomb with a 7:30 PM ET tipoff.
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Junior | Forward | Melbourne, Fla. | Criminal Justice
- First Career ASUN Conference Player of the Week; first for UNF this season
- Guided Ospreys to 2-0 week by averaging 19.5 PPG, 11 RPG, 3 APG & 2 BPG
- Tallied 23 points, seven rebounds, four assists and three blocks vs. North Alabama
- Finished 11-of-15 from the field in a 96-67 victory vs. the Lions to open ASUN play
- Secured his league-leading seventh double-double vs. Florida National
- Netted 16 points, 15 rebounds with two assists in the 104-76 victory
What They Are Saying:
"Noah Horchler, along with several other teammates, decided to stay all summer on campus to enhance their game and refine their bodies. This dedication and willingness by the team to help make each other get better along with our staffs commitment has brought to fruition one of the key pillars of our culture -Â reaping what you sow. Noah wants to be the best and embraces coaching with a competitive approach that is necessary to be successful. We are excited for Noah and the team for this recognition." -- Head coach Matthew Driscoll
Horchler, the ASUN Player of the Week, dominated in the post during North Florida's two contests as he helped the Ospreys collect two victories including a dominant 96-67 win vs. North Alabama in the league opener. The junior forward posted a conference-high of 23 points on Saturday, while adding seven rebounds, four assists and three blocks vs. the Lions. Horchler tacked on a double-double earlier in the week with 16 points and 15 boards in a 28-point win vs. Florida National. The Ospreys return to the court on Wednesday at Lipscomb with a 7:30 PM ET tipoff.
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ASUN Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Week - Jan. 7th
Noah Horchler, North FloridaJunior | Forward | Melbourne, Fla. | Criminal Justice
- First Career ASUN Conference Player of the Week; first for UNF this season
- Guided Ospreys to 2-0 week by averaging 19.5 PPG, 11 RPG, 3 APG & 2 BPG
- Tallied 23 points, seven rebounds, four assists and three blocks vs. North Alabama
- Finished 11-of-15 from the field in a 96-67 victory vs. the Lions to open ASUN play
- Secured his league-leading seventh double-double vs. Florida National
- Netted 16 points, 15 rebounds with two assists in the 104-76 victory
What They Are Saying:
"Noah Horchler, along with several other teammates, decided to stay all summer on campus to enhance their game and refine their bodies. This dedication and willingness by the team to help make each other get better along with our staffs commitment has brought to fruition one of the key pillars of our culture -Â reaping what you sow. Noah wants to be the best and embraces coaching with a competitive approach that is necessary to be successful. We are excited for Noah and the team for this recognition." -- Head coach Matthew Driscoll
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