Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay Governors Basketball’s center Chris Horton, who recorded his first career double-double against Western Kentucky, last Tuesday, has been named the Ohio Valley Conference Freshman of the Week.
That was announced Monday by the conference office.
The 6-8, 205-pound Horton scored 12 points, going 5-of-10 from the floor, and grabbed 10 rebounds against the Hilltoppers. For the two-game week, the Decatur, GA, native averaged 7.0 ppg and 7.0 rpg. He also blocked four shots—two in each game—along with securing three steals, all against DePaul.Horton has started all three games for the Govs this season and he is averaging 6.7 ppg and 6.7 rpg.