University of South Carolina Aiken Athletics

AIKEN, S.C. - University of South Carolina Aiken baseball standout Joel Haney has been named the South Carolina Education Lottery USC Aiken Student-Athlete of the Month for May.

Haney, a native of Rock Hill, S.C., had an outstanding start in the PBC Tournament.

He got the starting nod in the second game of the PBC Tournament. Against second-seeded Young Harris, Haney recorded a complete-game victory.

In nine innings of work, he struck out six batters while walking just three. Haney allowed just six hits and did not allow an earned run in the 3-2 victory.

Haney threw a career-high 142 pitches in the win. His gem sent USC Aiken to the PBC Semifinals.

For his effort, Haney garnered PBC all-tournament team honors.

The South Carolina Education Lottery USC Aiken Athletic Department Student-Athlete of the Month award honors one student-athlete each month from an in-season sport for their hard work and effort. Each month during the 2022-23 athletic year one winner will be chosen from an in-season sport.