CLEVELAND– Akron senior DE Daumantas Venckus (Weston, Fla.) has been tabbed the Mid-American Conference Male Scholar Athlete of the Week, the league announced on Wednesday. Bowling Green sophomore Rachel Walny (cross country) claimed the female honor.
Venckus helped the UA defense in the 65-38 win at Marshall. He recorded a career-high six tackles, his first fumble recovery, and his first touchdown, a 35-yard fumble return. It was Akron's first defensive touchdown since CB DeAndre Scott's 37-yard interception return at Buffalo (Nov.