Banks Named MAC East Defensive Player of the Week for the Third Time

BUFFALO, NY – University at Buffalo safety Joey Banks was named the Mid-American Conference East Division Defensive Player of the Week on Monday, the league announced. It marked the third time this season Banks has won the award.

Banks had a game-high 10 tackles, a forced fumble and an interception to help lead Buffalo to a 43-20 win over Central Michigan on Saturday. Banks forced a fumble early in the second quarter that teammate Kadofi Wright recovered at the CMU 15 yard line. The Bulls cashed in, one play later, to take a 17-7 lead. In the fourth quarter, Banks notched his second interception of the season. The Bulls were able to convert that interception into a field goal. Nine of Banks' 10 tackles in the game were solo stops.

Banks is tied for the team lead with 55 tackles on the season. He has added 4.5 tackles for loss, a sack, two interceptions and a forced fumble.

Through eight games, the Bulls have won the MAC Defensive Player of the Week honor five times. Banks has earned the award three times, following games against Penn State, Temple and Central Michigan. Taylor Riggins earned the distinction following the Ohio game and Ledarius Mack took home the honor following UB's win at Akron.

Winners of two straight, Buffalo will next play at Eastern Michigan on Saturday at noon.

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Banks Named MAC East Defensive Player of the Week for the Third Time

Players Mentioned

Joey Banks

Ledarius Mack

Taylor Riggins

Kadofi Wright