EMPORIA (KSNT) — Another Hornet picks up a conference defensive nod.
Emporia State redshirt sophomore linebacker Jake Tucker has been named the MIAA Defensive Player of the Week. This is the first conference honor of Tucker’s career.
This is the sixth time in the past seven weeks that a player from ESU has on the conference Defensive Player of the Week honor.
In Saturday afternoon’s win over Central Oklahoma, Tucker had a career-high eight tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks. He also added a forced fumble and a blocked punt.
No. 8 Emporia State will return to Welch Stadium on Oct. 24 as they host Central Missouri. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.
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