Husted Honored as CSC Second Team Academic All-American

AUSTIN, Texas- Juniata men's basketball standout Chase Husted was named to the College Sports Communicators Academic All-America Division III Second Team. 

To be eligible for CSC Academic All-America® honors, a student-athlete must maintain a 3.50 grade-point average, be a sophomore, junior, or senior, and be a starter or significant reserve. He is the second Juniata men's basketball player to earn the honor, while 25 Eagles have been named CSC Academic All-Americans

Husted has been a force in the classroom throughout his time at Juniata, as he has pursued a pre-med major and maintained an outstanding 3.94-grade point average. Husted has received the M.G Brumbaugh Scholarship, has been listed on the Dean's List six times, and has been named to the College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District team twice. 

In his final campaign as an Eagle, Husted showcased his talent on the court, starting in all 24 games he played. He led the team in scoring with an average of 20.4 points per game and in rebounds with an average of 9.5 per game. Within the conference, Husted ranked second in scoring average and third in rebounding.   

This season culminated with his key role in Juniata earning the program's third ECAC Tournament Championship, where he was named the tournament MVP. Across the two rounds of the tournament Juniata played in, he totaled 62 points, including a career-high 37 against Penn State Behrend in the semifinal, a 71.4% field goal percentage, a 76.9% free throw percentage, 24 rebounds, ten assists, six blocks including a career-high five against Penn State Behrend, and two steals. 

Over the course of his career, Husted has made a significant impact, appearing in 90 games with 89 starts. He accumulated a total of 1,360 points, placing him seventh all-time in Juniata program history. Additionally, he contributed 747 rebounds (sixth in program history), 71 blocks (seventh in program history), 69 assists, and 25 steals.