Granville Named Crossroads League MBB Defensive Player of the Week

JACKSON, Mich. – Kieran Granville earned the Crossroads League Defensive Player of the Week on Monday, February 9. The honor is the first of his young career. 

Granville, a freshman center, played a key role in MVNU's win against Marian and upset win against No. 1 Grace. Leading the defensive efforts in both games, Granville came away with a total of 23 rebounds and four blocks. Along with Granville's strong defensive performance, he scored 11 points in the 73-64 win over Marian and added five points in the 79-66 upset win over No. 1 Grace. 

MVNU will travel to Indiana Wesleyan University on Wednesday, February 11 at 7:00 p.m. 

Mount Vernon Nazarene University is a private, 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 2,200 students from 36 states, 1 U.S. commonwealth and 41 foreign countries.