Wingate University Athletics

Bulldog freshman forward Odell Turner is this week’s Wingate University Athlete of the Week. Turner had 22 points and nine rebounds in a tough 95-89 loss at Catawba College Wednesday night, Jan. 6. Turner leads the Bulldogs with 13.1 points per game and 6.4 rebounds per game. Turner also sports a team-best 25 blocked shots.

 

Turner was named the South Atlantic Conference men’s basketball Player of the Week on Monday, Jan. 4, 2010. The Myers Park High School graduate averaged 15.3 points, 9.0 rebounds and 2.7 blocks per game while leading Wingate to an impressive 3-0 record during his triumphant week.