JONESBORO, Ark. (10/22/18) – Arkansas State sophomore linebacker Tajhea Chambers has been named the Sun Belt Conference Defensive Player of the Week, while senior quarterback Justice Hansen was named the league’s Co-Offensive Player of the Week after their performances in the Red Wolves’ 51-35 victory over Georgia State this past Thursday.
Chambers recorded seven tackles and a career-high two fumble recoveries, including one he returned 34 yards for his first career touchdown. His first recovery stopped a Georgia State drive that reached A-State’s 20-yard line, helping preserve a 20-7 Red Wolves lead.
His touchdown score on his second recovery gave A-State a 34-7 lead they took into halftime.