BOSTON, Mass. - The New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference has just announced that senior Duaka Ekwensi has been named NEWMAC Men's Basketball Defensive Athlete of the Week.

In the Lyons' 3-0 week, Duaka totaled six steals, four blocks and 26 total rebounds, including 17 defensive rebounds. On top of averaging 21 points per game, the senior averaged 5.7 defensive rebounds per game and an overall 8.7 rebounds per game. 

Wheaton men's basketball currently stands at 7-1 overall and will take on Bridgewater State this evening at Emerson Gymnasium at 7:00 p.m.