COLUMBUS, Ga. | Columbus State University men's golf freshman Luke Friend has been named the Columbus State Athletics Student-Athlete of the Week, presented by Chick-fil-A on Macon Road and Manchester Expressway.

Friend tied for eighth at the NCAA South/Southeast Regional Preview, finishing the three-round tournament at seven-under par with a total of 209. He opened with a five-under 67 before posting consecutive one-under rounds of 71.

Friend's performance helped Columbus State tie for third at Lake Jovita Golf & Country Club.

The Acworth, Ga., native attended North Paulding High School and is majoring in general business. His favorite team is the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

The Columbus State Athletics Student-Athlete of the Week award recognizes outstanding athletic and academic achievements and is presented weekly by Chick-fil-A on Macon Road and Manchester Expressway, a proud supporter of Columbus State student-athletes.