Missouri Western place kicker Greg Zuerlein and punter Scott Groner earn Beyond Sports Network’s player of the week honors for their performances against 10th ranked Northwest Missouri State last weekend.

Zuerlein, a senior out of Lincoln, Neb., was a perfect 3-for-3 on field goals against the Bearcats. All three of them were from 50+ yards with a 58, 57 and 52 yarder. He was also 2-for-3 on extra point attempts. On the season Zuerlein made 23-of-24 field goal attempts making 21 straight field goals with nine being of 50+ yards. He broke a school record for most field goals in a row, longest field goal (58) and for points in a season with 107. His 21 straight field goals is also a DII record.

Groner, a junior punter out of Australia, also had a good day booting the ball. He punted seven times for 363 yards for an average of 51.9 yards per kick. He had three inside the 20 and booted a career long 80 yards punt late in the contest pinning the Bearcats inside their 20. His 80 yard punt was four yards shy of a school record. On the season he punted 50 times for an average of 43.9 yards per kick which a new single season record. He had 17 inside the 20 and 13 that were of 50 or more yards.

Western finished the season with a 9-3 overall record. The nine victories ties a single season record which they have done in six of the last nine seasons. They have also made the DII playoffs in two consecutive seasons and have played in a postseason game in seven straight seasons (3 playoff appearances and 4 bowl games).

— MWSU Sports Information —