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BRANDON FRIEDEL NAMED TECH MALE
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas – Arkansas Tech has
named junior guard Brandon Friedel (Victoria,
Texas)
as this week's Male Student-Athlete of the Week.
Friedel, who is a member of the Wonder Boys
Basketball team, earns this week's honor after being the
leader scorer for the Wonder Boys last week. For the
week, Friedel averaged 15.3 points per game and shot 63
percent from the field and 56 percent from the 3-point
line as Tech posted a 2-1 record, with the only loss
being a 91-90 overtime decision last Saturday at
16th-ranked North Alabama. In this past Monday's 75-53
win over Northeastern State, Friedel scored a
season-high 25 points and had six rebounds to lead the
Wonder Boys to a season sweep over the RiverHawks.
Against NSU, Friedel shot 8-for-10 from the field and
was 6-for-8 from the 3-point line in the victory. On the
season, Friedel is the team's second leader scorer at
11.0 points per game and he is shooting 52 percent from
the field and 53 percent from long distance.
In his two-plus years as a Wonder Boy, Friedel, who was
a member for the GSC All-Academic Men's Basketball Team
last season, has played in 63 games and made 43 starts.
He has scored 437 points (6.9 ppg) and is a career 39
percent shooter from the field and a 39 percent
(87-for-226) shooter from the 3-point line. In addition,
he has pulled down 118 rebounds (2.9 rpg) and has
collected 46 steals and dished out 40 career assists.
Friedel and his teammates return home to Russellville to
begin a two-game homestand on Thursday, Dec. 4, when
they host Hillsdale Free Will Baptist at 7:30 p.m. and
then conclude the homestand on Monday, Dec. 8, against
Tabor College at 7 p.m.
The following is a question and answer segment to help
get to know this successful Tech student-athlete:
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Why did you
ultimately choose to come to Tech?
Brandon Friedel: I really liked the
atmosphere of the school and I felt that the
coaching staff was going to build a strong
program.
Outside of athletics, what is your favorite
thing about college life?
BF: Getting to meet new people and being
able to further my education.
What is your favorite type of music/group?
BF: I like to listen to all different types
of music.
What do you consider your hobby?
BF: I'd say my hobby is being around my
friends and family, listening to music,
watching television and eating.
What sport other than basketball do you like
to watch or would you like to play the most?
BF: I like football and baseball.
Who is one person that has had the biggest
impact on your life?
BF: My dad. I was able to learn a lot about
sports from him and the importance of
getting an education.
 What is your most memorable moment as a Tech
athlete?
BF: Winning our first-ever GSC Tournament
game last season against Alabama-Huntsville.
I also hope I have more memorable moments to
come.
What would you do on your dream vacation?
BF: I would like to travel to Europe and see
all the big cities and do some sightseeing.
What is your major at Tech?
BF: Health and Physical Education.
What do you plan to do after graduation?
BF: I would like to teach and coach
basketball in either high school or college.
Do you have a pet?
BF: No pets.
How many times a day do you find yourself
checking facebook?
BF: I usually check it once a day.
What's been the most rewarding class you
have had while being at Tech?
BF: Coaching Theory and Administration.
What are your goals for this season/next
season?
BF: I would like to win the conference and
get to the NCAA Tournament and hopefully get
a shot at competing for a National
Championship.
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Tech Male Student-Athlete of the Week Winners
(2008-09)
November 6 - senior defensive tackle R.C.
Wallace (football)
October 30 - junior running back Tim
Childress (football)
October 23 - senior offensive tackle
Shannon Dixon (football)
October 15 - senior punter/kicker Michael
Podobnik (football)
October 8 - senior receiver Justin Ray
(football)
September 30 - senior offensive tackle
Jeremy Ashcraft (football)
September 24 - senior pitcher Tyler
Mattox (baseball)
September 16 - sophomore linebacker Danny
Martin (football)
September 2 - sophomore defensive back
Tario Dansby (football)
August 24 -
senior receiver Tracey Stiger
(football)
Previous Tech Male Student-Athlete of the Week Winners
(2007-08)
May 5 -
junior Jarred Carlyle
(golf)
April 21 -
junior
B.J. Hawkins (golf)
April 14
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freshman
outfielder Austin Gwatney
(baseball)
April 7
-
senior
quarterback Cole Barthel (football)
March 24 -
senior
pitcher Zach Weiss
(baseball)
March 4 - junior forward Troy Marcus
(basketball)
Feb. 20
-
junior
third baseman Tony Sanchez (baseball) |