SUNY Cobleskill Names Chung Fighting Tiger of the Week

COBLESKILL —  The SUNY Cobleskill Athletic Department has named junior men’s basketball player Chrischen Chung (Poughkeepsie, NY/LaSalle) as the Fighting Tiger Athlete of the Week for the period ending January 12, 2025.

Chung made a strong impression in his first start of the season, scoring 16 points on 6-of-17 shooting, including 4-of-11 from beyond the arc. His performance also featured four rebounds and three steals, playing a pivotal role in pushing the game against Thomas College into double overtime.

The following day, Chung delivered another stellar performance against the University of Maine-Farmington, scoring 16 points on an efficient 7-of-14 from the field and 2-of-5 from three-point range. He contributed four assists and three rebounds.

For the week, Chung averaged an impressive 16 points, 3.5 rebounds, two steals, and two assists per game. He shot 41.9 percent (13-31) from the field and 37.5 percent (6-15) from three-point territory.