Roshak Claims First Crossroads League Defensive Player of the Week

JACKSON, Mich. – After a strong start to the season, Angela Roshak of the Mount Vernon Nazarene University women's basketball team (1-0) claimed the Crossroads League Women's Basketball Defensive Player of the Week.

Roshak becomes the first women's basketball player in the Crossroads League to ever win the award. The junior from North Canton, Ohio was a force defensively, finishing with five blocks and four steals in just 19 minutes in the 86-69 win at Cleary. Roshak also grabbed 4 rebounds and finished with 11 points.

MVNU and Roshak return to action on Friday, November 1 at Holy Cross College in St. Joseph County, Indiana.

Mount Vernon Nazarene University is a private, four-year, intentionally Christian teaching university for traditional age students, graduate students, and working adults. With a 327-acre main campus in Mount Vernon, Ohio, MVNU emphasizes academic excellence, spiritual growth, and service to community and church. MVNU offers an affordable education both in-seat and online to nearly 2,000 students from 25 states and 11 foreign countries.