MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. - Birmingham-Southern junior safety Andrew Shannon was named to the D3football.com Team of the Week for his play in the Panthers' 35-29 double-overtime win at home against in-state rival Huntingdon.
Shannon, who just yesterday was named Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC) defensive player of the week, tallied a school-record 19 tackles (13 of which were solo), two tackles for loss, forced a fumble and defended a pass.
In two games, Shannon is averaging a league best 10.5 tackles per game, while also leading the SCAC with two interceptions and one interception return for a touchdown.
Shannon, and the rest of his Birmingham-Southern teammates return to action on Saturday, Sept. 17 when the Panthers travel to Ave Maria, Fla. to square off against Ave Maria University at Noon ET.
For the entire D3football.com Team of the Week for Week two, click here.
