Williamsburg, KY – The Patriots are coming off a 2-0 week that saw victories over Brescia and Spartanburg Methodist at the Campbellsville Classic. Over this two-game stretch, Matthew Cromer led the charge and earned MSC Offensive Player of the Week honors for his performance, conference officials announced on Monday.
 
Cromer averaged 21 points, eight rebounds, and six assists this week and had a historic game against the Pioneer of SMC, recording the program's second ever triple double. Cromer finished the game with multiple season-highs including 23 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists, and four steals. He finished with just one turnover in 58 minutes of play and did not commit a foul in either contest.
 
The London, Ky native now averaged 17.3 points per game on the season, the second most for the Pats this year, while adding 6.3 rebounds, 2.6 steals, and 2.0 assists as well.
 
This marks the first ever Mid-South weekly honors for Cromer, and the second MSC Offensive Player of the Week that the Patriots have earned this season, as Anthony Johnson earned the honor earlier this year.
 
Cromer and the Patriots look forward to this weekend where they are competing at The Show tournament in Kingsport, TN. They will take on Northwestern College who ranks 12^th in the latest NAIA Coaches' Poll. Gametime is set for 2 PM ET.
 
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