DAHLONEGA – University of North Georgia (UNG) baseball player Hunter Thompson has been named this week's Chick-fil-A Nighthawk of the Week after delivering a standout performance in the Nighthawks' Peach Belt Conference series against Georgia Southwestern.

Thompson delivered a clutch and consistent performance across the three-game stretch against the Hurricanes, going a combined 5-for-11 at the plate with two doubles, two home runs, and a triple. He provided extra-base power in each of the Nighthawks' wins, highlighted by a game-tying triple in the bottom of the ninth inning in game two that sparked a late rally. Thompson's ability to produce in key moments while driving the ball for power played a pivotal role in North Georgia's success over the series.

The Nighthawk of the Week title sponsor is Chick-fil-a of Dahlonega, with each week's winner being treated to a complimentary combo meal at the Dahlonega restaurant. Located at 488 Morrison Moore Parkway East, Chick-fil-a loves to give back to the local area and is proud to be a community partner with UNG Athletics.

Beginning in the fall of 2014, the UNG athletic department began honoring one student-athlete each Monday morning as the Nighthawk of the Week. The award is chosen each Sunday evening by an award selection committee made up of members of the UNG athletics leadership team.

No. 10 North Georgia returns to action April 7 hosting Nova Southeastern in a non-conference doubleheader at Bob Stein Stadium.