Tech's Dillard honored as OVC Freshman of the Week
Two days after matching his career high with 15 points in Tech’s win over Ball State, TTU freshman basketball player Jud Dillard was recognized for his efforts as he was named the Ohio Valley Conference’s Freshman of the Week Monday.
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. - Two days after matching his career high with
15 points in Tech's win over Ball State, TTU freshman basketball
player Jud Dillard was recognized for his efforts as he was named
the Ohio Valley Conference's Freshman of the Week on Monday. In
addition to his 15 points, Dillard grabbed four rebounds and added
two assists, a block and a steal in 19 minutes of action off the
bench for the Golden Eagles.
In a crucial two minute and 52 second span midway through the
second half, Dillard took control of nearly every facet of the
game. With Tech hanging on to a one-point lead, Dillard assisted
Elijah Muhammad's three-pointer which put Tech up by four. Moments
later, with Tech up by three he drove to the basket and hit a lay
up. On Tech's next defensive possession Dillard blocked a shot, got
the rebound and took it the length of the floor for a fast break
lay up. He then stole Ball State's ensuing inbound attempt, and got
another lay up, capping a spurt of eight points in 90 seconds that
put the Golden Eagles up by seven.
"Were excited, Jud has done a great job for us all season long,"
Tennessee Tech head coach Mike Sutton said. "He scored around the
rim, and has done a really nice job rebounding the ball. He is one
of our better defenders as well. He is earning more and more
playing time for us."
The 6-4 guard from Riverdale, Ga., is averaging 9.3 points per game
for the Golden Eagles and has hit 52.0 percent (39-of-75) of his
shots. He has scored in double figures five times, including a
career-high 15 points in two of his last three outings. He is also
second on the team in rebounding, averaging 3.9 boards per
game.
The Golden Eagles will be back in action on Dec. 19 when they host
Bryan College in the Eblen Center. Tickets are on sale now through
the Golden Eagles Athletics Ticket Office by calling 372-3940 or
visiting TTUsports.com.
