By FHSU SPORTS INFORMATION
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Fort Hays State defensive back Sam Brandt was named the MIAA Defensive Athlete of the Week on Monday (Oct. 24), presented by Mammoth Sports Construction. He was instrumental in Fort Hays State picking up a 27-14 win over Central Missouri this past Saturday in Hays.
Brandt produced nine tackles, an interception, and two pass breakups in the 13-point win for the Tigers. His interception in the second quarter led to Fort Hays State taking a 10-7 lead. He picked off the pass at the UCM 35-yardline, setting up a short field for the offense to pick up its first touchdown of the game. FHSU held the lead for the remainder of the game. The nine tackles were a new career high for Brandt.
Brant joined James Letcher, Jr. of Washburn (Offensive Athlete of the Week) and Kashan Griffin of Northwest Missouri State (Special Teams Athlete of the Week).