Greensboro, NC - The USA South Athletic Conference has announced that Freshmen Brody Gardner and Michael Richards have earned Conference Honors for their play on teh field this week.

Baseball Rookie of the Week
Brody Gardner, Greensboro - The freshman outfielder from Asheboro, North Carolina went a combined 6-for-19 (.316) with a .350 on-base percentage and a .474 slugging percentage to go along with three runs scored, two RBI, three doubles, and one walk as the Pride posted a 2-2 record last week. In taking two of three games against Averett, Gardner was a combined 5-for-19 with two runs scored, two doubles, and one walk. In an 8-3 loss to Roanoke, Gardner was 1-for-5 with one run scored, two RBI, and one double. 

Baseball Rookie Pitcher of the Week
Michael Richards, Greensboro - The freshman from Tampa, Florida received no-decisions in two appearances, one start, last week for the Pride. Richards tossed a total of seven innings, allowing one run on six hits with two walks and four strikeouts. In an 8-3 loss to Roanoke, Richards pitched the first five innings and left with the lead after allowing just one run on five hits. In a 10-3 win over Averett, Richards kept the Cougars at bay with two innings of shutout baseball.

The Greensboro College Athletic Department would like to congratulate Brody and Michael on receiving this honors.