Kenny Fukon, Penn State Behrend, Men's Basketball
Fukon's offensive performance this past week helped lead the Lions to a 2-0 stretch with wins over Allegheny and Bethany. Averaging 24.0 points over those two games, Fukon finished the week shooting 51.4 from the field and a perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line. He tallied his first double-double of the year in the win against the Bison, finishing with 22 points and 10 rebounds. Fukon also tied his career high against the Gators earlier in the week with 26 points while shooting 71.4 from the floor. Fukon also added seven assists, two steals, and a block on the week.
PLAYER OF THE WEEK: PS-Behrend G Kenny Fukon's offensive performance this past week helped lead the Lions to a 2-0 stretch with wins over Allegheny and Bethany. Averaging 24.0 points over those two games, Fukon finished the week shooting 51.4 from the field and a perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line. He tallied his first double-double of the year in the win against the Bison, finishing with 22 points and 10 rebounds. Fukon also tied his career high against the Gators earlier in the week with 26 points while shooting 71.4 from the floor. Fukon also added seven assists, two steals, and a block on the week.
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