The freshman forward/center from Sanford, Florida averaged 13.8 points and 9.8 rebounds per game for Francis Marion during November. Pierce shot 25-for-38 (65.8 percent) from the floor during the month and connected on all but one of his six free throw attempts (83 percent).
Pierce collected two double-doubles on the month on 16 points and 14 boards against Pfeiffer on Nov. 17 and 23 points and 14 rebounds against Mount Olive in league play on Nov. 23. The freshman also finished the first month of his collegiate career with seven assists, six blocks and three steals.
2021-22 Men’s Basketball Freshman of the Month Award Winners
November: Jonah Pierce, Francis Marion