BOWLING GREEN, KY – After an 81-76 win over #18 Georgetown, UC's Kyle Duke and Malachi Robinson have swept MSC Offensive and Defensive Player of the Week honors, MSC officials announced on Monday afternoon.
 
Duke, the Offensive Player of the Week, led all scorers with 28 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 blocks and 1 steal, playing an instrumental role in UC's win. The senior hit three triples, went 5-6 from the charity stripe, and had just one turnover in 36 minutes of playing time. Duke caught fire early in the game, scoring 17 points in the opening half.
 
Robinson, the Defensive Palayer of the Week, made an immediate impact on the defensive end for the Pats, finishing with 9 rebounds, 4 steals, and 2 blocks. His intensity and hustle led UC to scoring 24 points off the Tigers turnovers, swinging the final score in favor of the Patriots.
 
This marks the third MSC offensive weekly honors for Duke, while Robinson claims the second MSC Defensive Player of the Week award of his season and career at UC.
 
Robinson and Duke will be back in action this Thursday as they host Bethel (TN). Gametime is set for 7:30 PM ET in Williamsburg, KY.
 
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