CLINTON, S.C. ? Josh Johnson (Hendersonville, Tenn./Hendersonville) has been named PC's SAAC Student-Athlete of the Week after strong performances against Tulsa, UC Davis, and Ball State. All together, Johnson scored 51 points, secured 21 rebounds, five steals, and went 10-14 from the free throw line last week.

On December 14, Johnson chipped in 14 points, including a last second three pointer that tied the score going into halftime at Tulsa. He added four rebounds and a steal in the 48-62 loss.

Three days later, Johnson had 22 points in PC's impressive 82-69 home win over UC Davis.  He went 6-9 from the field and shot 90% from the charity stripe (9-10). He also added three steals and nine rebounds.

On December 21, Johnson led the Blue Hose with 15 points and seven rebounds in PC's narrow 57-60 loss to Ball State in Muncie, Indiana.

PC stands at 2-0 in conference action. The Blue Hose return to Big South play on Jan. 3 with a home contest against Radford, but first travel to Milwaukee, Wis. to take on Marquette on Dec. 28. The game against the Golden Eagles is scheduled to tip-off at 1 p.m. (CT) and is the third straight road game for the Blue Hose.

PC SAAC Student-Athlete of the Week (2008-09)

Week One (9/2/08): Elizabeth Heineman, Volleyball

Week Two (9/8/08): Kashif Siddiqi, Men's Soccer

Week Three (9/16/08): Thomas Todd, Men's Golf

Week Four: (9/23/08): Kasay Holbrook, Women's Golf

Week Five (9/30/08): Lauren Bowers, Women's Cross Country

Week Six (10/6/08): Rachel Lamb, Women's Soccer

Week Seven (10/13/08): S.J. Worrell, Football

Week Eight (10/21/08): Matthew Martin, Men's Tennis

Week Nine (10/27/08): Thomas Todd, Men's Golf

Week Twelve (11/17/08): Amanda Kettles, Volleyball

Week Thirteen (11/24/08): Antwan Thomas, Football

Week Fourteen (12/2/08): Amanda Mills, Women's Basketball

Week Sixteen (12/16/08): Al'Lonzo Coleman, Men's Basketball

Week Seventeen (12/23/08): Josh Johnson, Men's Basketball