Senior linebacker, Collin DeBuysere, was tabbed MIAA Defensive Player of the Week as voted on by league sports information directors Monday.

DeBuysere is the fifth Bearcat to be honored by the league and first defensive player this season. The Geneseo, Ill. native recorded seven tackles, 1.5 tackles for a loss and one sack in the Bearcats’ 55-10 rout of then-20th ranked Emporia State. He grabbed his fourth interception of the season and 24th of the year for the NCAA leading Northwest defense.

The Bearcats close out the regular season as they host Missouri Western on the MIAA TV Game of the Week. Kickoff between the Bearcats and Griffons is set for 2:30 p.m. from Bearcat Stadium.

— NWMSU Sports Information —