AIKEN, S.C. - University of South Carolina Aiken golfer Matt Atkins was named the South Carolina Education Lottery USC Aiken Athletic Department Student-Athlete of the Week on May 13, 2012.
Atkins finished first individually last week at the NCAA Division II South/Southeast Regional at the par-72, 7,064-yard Jones Course at the Rock Barn Golf and Spa.
Atkins (Owensboro, Ky./Henderson State) concluded the three rounds of the NCAA South/Southeast Regional with a 6-under score of 210. Atkins carded a 70 in all three rounds en route to his first career victory.
A First-Team All-Peach Belt Conference selection, Atkins has now obtained three top-5 finishes this season. He is leading the Pacers in the 2011-12 season with a 72.3 scoring average.
Atkins is the fourth Pacer to claim individual medalist honors in a regional, joining Scott Brown (2005 and 2006), Scott Usher (2003) and Jamie Stanley (1997).
To learn more about the South Carolina Education Lottery USC Aiken Athletic Department Student-Athlete of the Week award, please visit USC Aiken’s official athletic website at www.PacerSports.com.
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