Richardson, Texas – Angelo State senior forward Ja'Queze Kirby was named the Lone Star Conference Defensive Player of the Week following a pair of standout performances in his first two games inside the Junell Center/Stephens Arena, the conference announced this afternoon.

Kirby, a product of Hazlehurst, Georgia, averaged ten rebounds, three steals, and two blocks as the Rams opened their home schedule with wins over Western Colorado and Adams State.

In 23 minutes against Western Colorado, Kirby scored eight points while grabbing seven rebounds, blocking a pair of shots, and nabbing three steals.

Against Adams State, the Coaching, Sport, Recreation, and Fitness Administration student fell one point shy of a double-double, scoring nine points and securing a season-high 13 rebounds. He also blocked two shots and grabbed three steals against the Grizzlies.

The Rams repeat defensive player of the week honors after Zyon Little earned them last week. The Rams have won three of the conference's six weekly awards this season.

Kirby and the Rams are 5-0 on the season and continue their non-conference schedule on Thursday in Alpine against Sul Ross State.