BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Alabama Huntsville guard Tommy Murr (player) and Union forward Judson Bjornstad (freshman) each secured Gulf South Conference Men’s Basketball Weekly Awards Presented by Truist after their performances from Jan. 6-12 of the 2024-25 season.
Player of the Week:
Tommy Murr, Sr., G, Alabama Huntsville
Murr collected his third GSC Player of the Week award as he helped Alabama Huntsville to a 2-0 week with averages of 18.5 points, nine assists, and 6.5 rebounds. The senior began the week with a near double-double against Montevallo as he dropped 25 points, dished out nine assists, and grabbed a rebound in the 96-78 win. The Athens, Ala. was not finished, though, as he would total a near triple-double against Auburn Montgomery after scoring 12 points, grabbing 12 boards, and excelling as a facilitator with nine more assists in the 85-67 victory.
Other nominees: Jalen Page, Trevecca Nazarene; Carlos Hart, Valdosta State; Keithean Brooks, Delta State; Parker Applegate, Union; Jaylen Curry, Montevallo; Tylon Chatman, Lee
Freshman of the Week:
Judson Bjornstad, Fr., F, Union
For the second consecutive week and the fourth time this season, Bjornstad has earned GSC Freshman of the Week after averaging four points, four rebounds, and an assist across two games. In Union’s first game of the week against Valdosta State, the freshman made six free throws, contributed an assist, and grabbed two offensive boards while making his mark defensively with a block and four defensive rebounds. He then had two points and two rebounds in a 82-78 win against West Florida.
Other Nominees: N/A
2024-25 GSC MEN'S BASKETBALL WEEKLY AWARD WINNERS
Nov. 12: Tommy Murr, Alabama Huntsville (Player); Camden Andrews, Montevallo (Freshman)
Nov. 19: Brandon Fussell, Montevallo (Player); Camden Andrews, Montevallo (Freshman)
Nov. 26: Tommy Murr, Alabama Huntsville (Player); Carter Wesson, Montevallo (Freshman)
Dec. 3: Chris Terrell, Delta State (Player); Judson Bjornstad, Union (Freshman)
Dec. 10: Brandon Fussell, Montevallo (Player); Camden Andrews, Montevallo (Freshman)
Dec. 17: Chris Terrell, Delta State (Player); Judson Bjornstad, Union (Freshman)
Dec. 23: Jalen Page, Trevecca Nazarene (Player); Luke Smith, Montevallo (Freshman)
Jan. 7: Parker Applegate, Union (Player); Judson Bjornstad, Union (Freshman)
Jan. 14: Tommy Murr, Alabama Huntsville (Player); Judson Bjornstad, Union (Freshman)