The freshman forward/center from Sanford, Florida earns the honor for the third straight month.
Pierce averaged 7.8 points and 7.0 rebounds per game over the course of nine games in January. Pierce also blocked 14 shots and had eight steals to go along with 10 assists.
The freshman posted three double-doubles in the month of January and had multiple blocks in four games. He blocked five shots to go with 16 points and 10 boards in a league game against Belmont Abbey on Jan. 15. Just a few days later, Pierce had 12 points, eight rebounds and four blocks in a conference win over North Greenville on Jan. 21.
2021-22 Men’s Basketball Freshman of the Month Award Winners
November: Jonah Pierce, Francis Marion
December: Jonah Pierce, Francis Marion
January: Jonah Pierce, Francis Marion