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Banks Again Named MAC East Division Defensive Player of the Week
9/23/2019 1:17:00 PM | Football
BUFFALO, NY – For the second time in three weeks, University at Buffalo senior safety Joey Banks was named the Mid-American Conference East Division Defensive Player of the Week, the league announced on Monday. Banks also won the award following his standout performance at Penn State.
Banks had six tackles (all solo) and an interception in Buffalo's 38-22 win over Temple on Saturday. He spearheaded a defensive effort that held the Owls to only 31 yards rushing. Banks sealed the win with a 46-yard pick six, the first by a UB player since the 2015 season.
Banks is tied for the team lead with 22 tackles on the season. He also has a sack on the year.
The Bulls are 2-2 on the season and will open MAC play on Saturday at Miami (OH). The game kicks off at noon and will air on ESPNU.
Banks had six tackles (all solo) and an interception in Buffalo's 38-22 win over Temple on Saturday. He spearheaded a defensive effort that held the Owls to only 31 yards rushing. Banks sealed the win with a 46-yard pick six, the first by a UB player since the 2015 season.
Banks is tied for the team lead with 22 tackles on the season. He also has a sack on the year.
The Bulls are 2-2 on the season and will open MAC play on Saturday at Miami (OH). The game kicks off at noon and will air on ESPNU.
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