AIKEN, S.C. - University of South Carolina Aiken men's basketball player Sterling Council was named the South Carolina Education Lottery USC Aiken Athletic Department Student-Athlete of the Week on Nov. 21, 2011.

Council came off the bench to average 15 points, 3.5 assists and 3.0 rebounds per game for the Pacers in their first two games of the year.

Council shot 40 percent (9-of-20) from the field on the week. He hit upon 83.3 percent (10-of-12) of his free throw attempts.

In USC Aiken's season-opening win over Voorhees at the Convocation Center on Wednesday, Nov. 16, Council (Camden, S.C./Camden) finished with 11 points and six assists.

Council followed up his opening game performance by leading all players with 19 points in USC Aiken's narrow road loss to Elizabeth City State on Saturday, Nov. 19. He hit seven of his eight free throw attempts in the game. He also had four rebounds, including three offensive caroms.

To learn more about the South Carolina Education Lottery USC Aiken Athletic Department Student-Athlete of the Week award, please visit USC Aiken's official athletic website at www.PacerSports.com.