University of South Carolina Aiken Athletics

AIKEN, S.C. – The Hutson-Etherredge Companies and Auto-Owners Insurance USCA Student-Athlete of the Week is men's basketball standout Josiah Harding.

The Tampa, Fla., native guided the Pacers to a 1-1 week.

Against No. 11 North Georgia, Harding tied his season high with 12 points. He pulled down a season-high nine rebounds in 30 minutes of action. Harding dished out a pair of assists.

In the win over Francis Marion, he erupted for a USCA career-high 21 points. Harding snagged eight boards. For the game, he drilled eight-of-13 from the floor, including four-of-six from downtown. The eight field goals and four three-point makes established season-high accolades.

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



Dec. 22, 2025 - Josiah Harding - Men's Basketball
Dec. 15, 2025 – Mackenna Nix – Women's Basketball
Dec. 8, 2025 – Mackenna Nix – Women's Basketball
Dec. 1, 2025 – Caleb Byrd – Men's Basketball
Nov. 24, 2025 - Lexi Rogers - Volleyball
Nov. 17, 2025 – Morgan McDermott – Women's Basketball
Nov. 10, 2025 – Chloe Duzenack - Volleyball
Nov. 3, 2025 – Savannah Yerger – Women's Soccer
Oct. 27, 2025 – Daniel Kiprono – Men's Cross Country
Oct. 20, 2025 – Karl Frisk - Golf
Oct. 13, 2025 – Alaynah Guthrie – Women's Cross Country
Oct. 6, 2025 – Anna Sommer - Volleyball
Sept. 29, 2025 – Daniel Kiprono – Men's Cross Country
Sept. 22, 2025 – Rafael Reno – Men's Soccer
Sept. 15, 2025 – Daniel Kiprono – Men's Cross Country
Sept. 8, 2025 – Daniel Kiprono – Men's Cross Country