NAPERVILLE, Ill. – Roman Rothermel has earned College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) Defensive Player of the Week honors, the league announced on Monday afternoon.

Rothermel helped the Duhawks defeat the Benedictine University Eagles this past Saturday in their season-opener.

In the straight-set victory, the junior from Menomonee Falls, Wis. tallied seven total blocks, with two of them being solo. Rothermel was also efficient on offense, putting down six kills on eight attempts.

Loras travels to Madison, Wis. on Tuesday, Jan. 20 to take on Edgewood University. First serve is scheduled for 7 p.m.