After the WKU football team secured its second conference victory over defending Conference USA champion Alabama-Birmingham on Saturday, two Hilltoppers were recognized for their performances.
Junior linebacker Kyle Bailey was named C-USA Defensive Player of the Week and freshman kicker Cory Munson brought home his second C-USA Special Teams Player of the Week of the 2019 season, the league office announced Monday afternoon.
Bailey intercepted UAB quarterback Tyler Johnston III twice in the Hilltoppers' 20-13 victory. The Carrollton, Georgia, native also made seven tackles and a career-high 1.5 tackles for loss.
Bailey is the first Hilltopper to pick off two passes in a game since former WKU linebacker Nick Holt did it in a 49-28 victory over Marshall on Nov.