ERIE, Pa. - Gannon’s
Tanner Furno (Columbus, Ohio/Whetstone) has been named Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Western Division Freshman of the Week.
It marks the second consecutive Freshman of the Week honor for Furno and the third straight for a Golden Knight.
Anthony Simmons (Rochester, N.Y./Allendale Columbia) received the award on January 18.
Furno averaged five points, 5.5 rebounds and one assist during two victories last week. The freshman forward helped Gannon erase a 17-point deficit during a 61-60 victory against Edinboro, scoring five points and grabbing four rebounds in the second half. He was 2-of-3 from the floor and 1-of-1 from the free throw line against the Fighting Scots. His three-point play with 13:23 left in the game brought Gannon within 46-42.
The Columbus, Ohio native concluded the week by scoring five points and grabbing a season-high seven rebounds in 21 minutes of action during a 51-48 victory at Lock Haven. He hit 3-of-4 free throw attempts during the road victory. Furno is averaging 3.3 points and two rebounds through 18 games this season.
Gannon (9-9, 4-2) returns to action Wednesday, February 3 at rival Mercyhurst. Game time is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. The contest
will not be televised, but can be heard live on Jet Radio 1400 and via the Internet at
http://www.gannon.edu/athletics/werg/knightsound.html.
Tickets are still available and can be purchased Tuesday, February 2 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the Mercyhurst Athletic Center and Wednesday, February 3 from 9 a.m. until 12 noon.