University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown Athletics

At Pitt Johnstown
2003-04 Season

Each season, Erik, the ultimate team player, continues to improve his game. After walking-on Coach Rukavina’s team and taking a red-shirt his freshman season, Erik will become a four-year letterman for the Mountain Cats. Although he doesn’t have huge stats, Erik gives Coach Rukavina quality minutes off the bench. In 12 games as a junior, he averaged 2.1 points and 1.6 rebounds in five minutes per game. Erik also converted on 11 of his 12 free-throw attempts, made two steals and blocked two shots. Erik has career highs of eight points and eight rebounds in 14 minutes against Penn State-Beaver on 02/24/04.

Erik played in 17 games and made one start. He shot 40.0% (4-10) from the field and 66.7% (6-9) from the free-throw line.

Erik played for Head Coach Steve Kovall at Curwensville Area High School. He averaged 10.2 points per game during his senior season and was named a MoValley League Honorable Mention All Star.