Augustana University Athletics

Honors and Awards 

• Missouri Valley Champion (2023-24)

2025-26 | Junior 

• Played in 29 games, starting 15 of them
• Averaged 8.1 points and 3.4 rebounds per game
• Had a season-high 20 points and 12 rebounds against St. Cloud State (12/11)
• Scored double-figures 12 times

2024-25 | Sophomore 

• Played in 28 games, starting 24 of them
• Averaged 8.1 points and 5.4 rebounds per game
• Season-high 20 points against Minnesota State (12/7)
• Recorded his first career double double with 15 points and 12 rebounds against Minnesota Duluth in the first round of the NSIC Tournament (2/26)

2023-24 | Previous School 

• Did not compete in his lone season at Drake 

High School: Fried was a three-year starter and senior captain at La Crosse Central HS. He averaged 16 points and seven rebounds for the Region Champion and State Semifinalist Riverhawks as a senior. He was named All-Conference First Team, All-State honorable mention and Academic All-State while earning a nod for the WBCA All-Star game. As a junior, Fried helped lead his team to the state championship game while earning all-conference honorable mention.

Personal: Bennett is the son of Barry and Laurie Fried. While at Augustana, he plans on majoring in sport management.