IRVING, Texas (Nov. 19, 2018) – As a result of racking up double-digit tackles for the sixth time this season, redshirt junior Sage Lewis was named the Conference USA Defensive Player of the Week, the league office announced Monday.
Lewis collected 11 total tackles against Charlotte on Saturday afternoon, but the Opa-Locka, Florida native's largest contribution came at the 5:33 mark in the opening frame when he picked up a fumble and raced 61 yards for a touchdown. The scoop and score turned out to be the difference in the offensive frenzy that saw FIU win 42-35 and was Lewis' first career trip to the end zone.