For the second time this season, Pitt-Johnstown All-American forward John Paul Kromka was selected the PSAC West Men's Basketball Defensive Athlete of the Week when the conference office released this week's award recipients on Tuesday.

In a pair of Mountain Cat victories, Kromka averaged 11.0 points, 8.0 rebounds., 1.0 steals, and 3.0 blocks per game.

Kromka posted 15 points on 5-7 shooting and 5-6 free-throws in Sunday's 81-79 victory over West Chester in the Sports Center.  He also grabbed five defensive rebounds, blocked a game-high four shots, and dished out one assist.

The next day, Kromka scored seven points and pulled down a game-high 11 rebounds, including eight on the defensive end, in a 68-56 win over Millersville.  Kromka added a team-best five assists and a game-high two blocks.

Kromka was also named the PSAC West Defensive Athlete of the Week on Nov. 14.