CORVALLIS, Ore. - Gylan Payne was honored today by the Cascade Conference as Men's Basketball Defensive Player of the Week, announced by the league office.

The sophomore, from Oregon City, led Tech with 15 rebounds, three blocked shots and three steals in the opening games in Arizona, helping the Owls go 1-1.

Payne had eight rebounds, a block and two steals, along with 18 points, in Friday's win over OUAZ, while Saturday, recording seven rebounds, a steal and two blocks, while posting 16 points, in the loss to Embry-Riddle.

OIT returns to action this weekend, hosting the four-team Lithia Classic.