Gannon University Athletics

Battle is one of Gannon’s returning starters at forward … is an excellent all-around player who knows how to win … has improved his strength during the off-season ... is a strong competitor.

2010-11: Saw action every game as a true freshman, starting 22 … named PSAC Western Division Freshman of the Year … selected PSAC Western Division Freshman of the Week six times … ranked eighth among PSAC players in field goal percentage (56.2), 14th in defensive rebounds per game (4.3) and 19th in total rebounds per game (6.1) … led Gannon in field goal percentage and free throws made (82) … finished second on the team in points per game (12.6), field goals made (118) and rebounds per game … began his collegiate career with 21 points and six rebounds during the Gary Miller Classic, shooting 63.6 percent (7-11) from the field and 75 percent (6-8) from the free throw line in those two contests … reached double digits in scoring 18 times, including a stretch of seven consecutive games from January 15 through February 5 … netted a season-high 20 points during a 74-52 victory against Millersville … added 19 points on five different occasions … scored at least 18 points seven times … recorded first career double-double during a 70-43 victory against Lock Haven, posting 10 points and 11 rebounds … added a second double-double with 19 points and 11 rebounds during an 88-68 victory at Lock Haven later in the season … averaged 14.5 points and 11 rebounds in two games against the Bald Eagles … recorded at least three points and two rebounds in every game … played well during rivalry games against Edinboro, netting 19 points during both contests … shot 50 percent or better in 18 of 26 games … went 9-of-11 from the field during a 76-67 victory at Clarion, finishing with 19 points and nine rebounds … missed a double-double by two rebounds or less six times.

High School: Played for head coach Dale Lamberth at Thomas Stone (Md.) High School ... was a two-time all-conference first-team selection … blocked 164 shots during his three years on the varsity team … scored over 1,000 career points … is the second-leading scorer (1,115 points) and second-leading rebounder (791) in school history … led Thomas Stone to three consecutive regional championships and the Maryland Class 3A title game twice … averaged 17.5 points, 12 rebounds, 3.2 blocks and three assists as a senior … served as a team captain … recorded 17 double-doubles during his senior campaign … reached the 20-point plateau eight times as a senior … unanimously named Southern Maryland Athletic Conference (SMAC) Most Outstanding Player and All-County Player of the Year as a senior … averaged 16.7 points and 12 rebounds as a junior … earned All-Country first-team honors as a junior … posted 9.2 points and 7.2 rebounds per game as a sophomore … landed a spot on the all-conference second team as a sophomore.

Personal: Criminal Justice major.

CAREER HIGHS
Points: 20 vs. Millersville, 1/3/11
Rebounds: 11 at Lock Haven, 2/12/11; vs. Lock Haven, 1/15/11
FG Made: 9 vs. Edinboro, 2/9/11; at Clarion, 1/29/11
FG Attempts: 15 vs. Edinboro, 2/9/11
3FG Made: 3 vs. Mercyhurst, 1/26/11
3FG Attempts: 4 at California (Pa.), 2/19/11; vs. Mercyhurst, 1/26/11
FT Made: 9 at Lock Haven, 2/12/11
FT Attempts: 12 at Cheyney, 1/8/11
Assists: 7 at Lock Haven, 2/12/11
Blocks: 3 vs. Slippery Rock, 2/23/11; at Edinboro, 1/19/11
Steals: 3 vs. Millersville, 1/3/11