AIKEN, S.C. - University of South Carolina Aiken golfer Hayden Letien was named the final South Carolina Education Lottery USC Aiken Athletic Department Student-Athlete of the Week of the 2011-12 athletic year on May 21, 2012.

Letien (Sumter, S.C./Sumter) claimed his first top-10 finish of the 2011-12 season by tying for ninth at the NCAA Division II Men's Golf Championship.

The 2011 All-American, who now has four top-10 finishes as an individual in his career, ended stroke play in the NCAA Division II Men's Golf Championship with a three-round tally of 4-under 212 (69-71-72).

In 29 rounds in the 2011-12 season, Letien owned a 74.6 scoring average.

To see all of the South Carolina Education Lottery USC Aiken Athletic Department Student-Athlete of the Week winners from the 2011-12 athletic year, or 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.