Southeastern Louisiana University Athletics

2014 Southland Conference Hitter of the Week (2/25)

Junior College: Earned All-Region and All-Conference honors at Triton College in River Grove, Ill. … finished 24th in the nation with a .420 batting average … pounded out 19 doubles, drove in 38 runs and stole 23 bases … recorded eight outfield assists.

High School: Attended Oak Park and River Forest (Ill.) H.S. … baseball team captain as junior and senior … earned All-Conference honors after hitting eight home runs as a senior … played both forward spots in basketball … earned All-Area honors as a junior after averaging 12.5 points and nine rebounds … lists biggest sports thrill as beating #2-ranked basketball team on television as a senior … was a Minority Student Achievement Network ambassador and People to People student.

Personal: Born in Chicago, Ill. … son of Dr. Donald Godbold and Dr. Jisa Thornton … father played football and ran track at UC Davis … has four younger siblings, Zack, Danielle, Nyla and Alexander …  cousin Andre “Thunder” Thornton is a member of the Cleveland Indians Hall of Fame … enjoys basketball, mixed martial arts and hanging out with friends … majoring in general studies.