JACKSON TOWNSEND OF AUSTIN COLLEGE, a sophomore defensive back from Richardson, Texas, has been named the SCAC Football Defensive Player of the Week for games played Saturday, September 24th.
Townsend had a big game for Austin College, making 8 tackles, including 4 solo stops, and returned an interception for 30 yards.
Townsend also recorded a sack and recovered a fumble in a narrow, late loss to SAGU.
Other outstanding performances in the SCAC:
Senior linebacker Darian Candler of Texas Lutheran University posted his fourth consecutive double-digit tackle game with 14 total tackles (3 for a loss), while collecting an interception and a sack against Hardin-Simmons. Senior defensive lineman Luke Packard of Trinity University led the Tigers with 6 total tackles and 2.5 sacks in a narrow 19-17 road loss at Chapman University on Saturday night. Packard leads the Tigers with 7.0 sacks and 43 total tackles this season, including 12.5 overall tackles for loss.
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| Week 1 | Joshua Cook, Trinity University |
| Week 2 | Luke Packard, Trinity University |
| Week 3 | Damiyon Harris, Trinity University |
| Week 4 | Jackson Townsend, Austin College |
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