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Posted: Jan 19, 2021 11:04 AMUpdated: Jan 19, 2021 12:04 PM
Eagles Defense Setting the Tone
Oklahoma Wesleyan senior forward Valentin Van Putten was named Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference Defense Player of the Week for his perfomance in three games from Jan. 11 - Jan. 16. Van Putten had four steals, two blocks and played lockdown defense for the Eagles.
OKWU has won three of four games this month. The Eagles have held their opponents under 70 points in all of those wins. OKWU is currently in second place in the KCAC standings. Eagles head coach Donnie Bostwick is happy to be in the hunt.
Wednesday's scheduled game with St. Mary will not be happening. The Eagles will host Ottawa for a rematch on Saturday at 5 p.m. The Braves handed OKWU a 17-point loss just before Christmas. OKWU is currently 10-4 on the season.
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