Furman's Laney Harris Honored

Jan. 5, 2005

SPARTANBURG, S.C. - Furman women's basketball player Laney Harris has beennamed the TIAA-CREF SoCon Student-Athlete of the Week for January 5.

Harris, a 6-0 senior from Loganville, GA, averaged 11.5 points per game in four games as the Paladins went 2-2 during the holiday season. During the four-game stretch, Harris scored in double figures three times, shot 40.9 percent from behind the arc, collected 17 boards and dished out six assists.

In the classroom Harris carries a 3.53 GPA, double majoring in communication studies and health and exercise science.