Senior linebacker Malik Fountain is being recognized for his performance on defense over the weekend against Northern Illinois.
The Chippewas leading tackler from the previous two season has been named the Mid-American Conference Defensive Player of the Week. Fountain earned a new career-high 18 tackles in a 30-27 loss to the Huskies on Sept. 15 in Dekalb, Ill.
The Chicago native also added a sack for a 13-yard loss and was credited with eight solo tackles. Fountain is once again on top of the team in total tackles with 35 on the 2018 campaign.
In the East Division, Akron’s defensive back Alvin Davis was granted the Defensive Player of the Week award with two interceptions returned for touchdowns and 10 tackles.