University of South Carolina Aiken Athletics

AIKEN, S.C. – The Hutson-Etherredge Companies and Auto-Owners Insurance USC Aiken Student-Athlete of the Week is men's basketball standout Jalen McCoy.

McCoy, a native of Raleigh, N.C., led the Pacers to a 1-0 week.

In the road win at Saint Augustine's, McCoy turned in a brilliant performance. He accounted for a game-high 26 points on 10-of-16 shooting. He was six-for-six at the charity stripe.

McCoy registered seven rebounds. He added three steals and a pair of blocks – both of which were tops on the team.

Overall, McCoy played 33 minutes in the come-from-behind victory.

It marked the third time this season he scored at least 20 points, besting his previous season high of 21 in wins over Tusculum and Emmanuel.  

The Hutson-Etherredge Companies and Auto-Owners Insurance USC Aiken Athletic Department Student-Athlete of the Week honors one student-athlete each week from an in-season sport for their hard work and effort.



Sept. 4, 2023 - Kari Mercer, Volleyball
Sept. 11, 2023 – Julio Rojas, Men's Cross Country
Sept. 18, 2023 - Gyöngyvér Araczki, Volleyball
Sept. 25, 2023 – Lucas Pegorer, Men's Soccer
Oct. 2, 2023 – Cat Bodick, Volleyball
Oct. 9, 2023 – Rory McDonald O'Brien, Golf
Oct. 16, 2023 - Emily Lammers, Volleyball
Oct. 23, 2023 – Tess Studley, Women's Cross Country
Oct. 30, 2023 – Avery List, Women's Soccer
Nov. 6, 2023 – Riley Campbell, Men's Cross Country
Nov. 13, 2023 - Gyöngyvér Araczki, Volleyball
Nov. 20, 2023 – Emily Lammers, Volleyball
Nov. 27, 2023 – Jameel Rideout, Men's Basketball
Dec. 4, 2023 - Hailey Unger, Women's Basketball
Dec. 11, 2023 – Jalen McCoy, Men's Basketball