Autumn Phillips from Augusta University women's basketball and Demitri Gardner from Augusta University men's basketball have been named the Georgia's Own Student-Athletes of the Month for January. The Georgia's Own Student-Athlete of the Month Award honors one male and one female Augusta University student-athlete from an in-season sport for their hard work and effort.

Autumn Phillips - Women's Basketball

Phillips, a senior from Fairburn, Ga., was a key contributor for the Jaguars throughout January. She averaged 9.3 points per game while shooting 41.5% from the field. Phillips also contributed 4.0 rebounds per game and maintained a strong defensive presence with 2.3 steals per game. Her standout performance came on January 25 against North Georgia, where she scored a season-high 18 points, added 4 rebounds, and recorded 2 blocks. She registered 1,000 career points in the same game. Over six games, Phillips also tallied 3.3 assists per game and showcased her versatility on both ends of the court.

Demitri Gardner - Men's Basketball

Gardner, a junior from Winchester. Va, had an outstanding month, helping lead the Jaguars go 5-1 and rise to the top of the conference standings with his consistent scoring and efficiency. He averaged 25.3 points per game while shooting 56.2% from the field and 86.2% from the free-throw line. Gardner's top performance came on January 4 against Columbus State, where he poured in 28 points, shooting 60% from the field and hitting all nine of his free throws. He also contributed 2.2 rebounds, 1.8 assists, and 1 steal per game. He eclipsed 1,000 career points against Georgia College on January 29.  For his performance so this season, Gardner was named to the Bevo Francis Top 100 Watch List. The Clarence "Bevo" Francis Award is presented annually to the player who has had the finest overall season within Small College Basketball.


About Georgia's Own Credit Union
Georgia's Own Credit Union has been a source of full-service banking and financial solutions for Georgians since 1934. Because it's owned by and reports to its members (instead of stockholders), the not-for-profit institution is able to provide lower loan rates and fewer and lower fees than what is typically found in the market, all of which amounts to significant savings for families across the state. The 90-year-old credit union serves the Augusta area, metro Atlanta, Savannah, Southeast Georgia, and Albany and its surrounding areas through its 35 branch locations, contact centers, 24/7 phone banking, as well as its mobile, tablet and online banking platforms. Visit georgiasown.org to discover more about their products and services.


 
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