TRAFFORD, Pa. (Jan. 19)- Saint Vincent men's basketball freshman forward Jaden Payne was named the Presidents Athletic Conference Newcomer of the Week.

Payne averaged 11 points per game, 5.5 rebounds per game, and 1.5 steals per game, while also picking up two blocks over the course of the Bearcats two games during the week. 

The freshman scored 11 points, grabbed six rebounds and made two steals in the loss to Chatham, before following that up with 11 points and five rebounds in the Bearcats' victory against Allegheny. He was an efficient 4-8 from the field in both contests and 6-7 from the free throw line during the week as well.

Payne and the Bearcats return to action on Wednesday, January 21 with an important road PAC matchup at W&J. Tip-off is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday night in Washington.