FOREST, Va. — Averett University men's basketball junior Davion Bowens was tabbed as the Old Dominion Athletic Conference's Defensive Player of the Week on Monday.
 
Bowens, a forward of Darlington, South Carolina, had a notable performance in his Averett debut. Bowens' double-double of 19 points, 15 rebounds and two blocks helped Averett knock off No. 20 Maryville College 85-79 last Saturday to open the season. Bowens' dominated the glass on the defensive end, grabbing 14 defensive boards. He also added a steal and two assists in the win.

Averett returns home to play Southern Virginia University on Tuesday.