Tampa, FL - University of South Florida sophomore Augustus Gilchrist led the Bulls to a 2-0 record averaging 23.0 points and 7.0 rebounds per game last week, earning his first BIG EAST Weekly Honor Roll award of the season.

The forward shot 69 percent (18-26) from the field, 83.3 percent from long range (5-6) and 71.4 percent (5-7) at the free throw line. He also had four blocks, two steals and an assist.

After scoring only four points in the first half against Florida Atlantic (Nov. 27), Gilchrist added 23, which was his previous career high, in the second half to finish with 27 against the Owls. A native of Clinton, Md., Gilchrist hit 10-of-12 from the field (83.3%) and 2-of-2 from three-point land in USF's sixth win of the season. He pulled down seven rebounds - six defensive - had one swipe and blocked three Owl shots.

Against Kent State Nov. 25, Gilchrist scored 19 points, hitting 3-of-4 from the arc, and pulled down seven rebounds. He also had a block, an assist and a steal.

Through seven games, Gilchrist leads the Bulls with his 20.1 scoring average and 7.4 rebounds per game. He also has the team-best mark in blocks (11), three-point shooting (80%) and free throw shooting (47-of-56, 83.9%).

The award is Gilchrist's second BIG EAST weekly honor of his career after picking up the league's Rookie of the Week award on Jan. 26, 2009.