NORFOLK, Va. – Norfolk State forward Rachel Gordon earned Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Week honors, the league office announced Monday.

Gordon came away with 19 rebounds, blocked three shots and recorded four steals in two games for the Spartans. She nearly had a double-double against Howard on Jan. 14 as she finished the night with 11 rebounds and eight points. Gordon was also just shy of a double-double against Coppin State on Jan. 19 where she scored eight points and grabbed eight rebounds.

This is the second time this season that Gordon was named Defensive Player of the Week. She earned Co-Defensive Player of the Week honors alongside Savannah State's Erin Hogue on Nov. 27.

The Spartans host Morgan State on Monday night at Joseph Echols Hall.  The game begins at 6 p.m.