Missouri Western senior outside linebacker Kirk Resseguie has been named the MIAA Defensive Athlete of the Week.

Resseguie, a senior from Lawrence, Kansas, accounted for two of the Griffon defenses three scores against Lindenwood last Thursday in their 26-9 victory.

Resseguie recovered a fumble for a touchdown in the second quarter to put MWSU up 14-0 then added a sack for a safety in the fourth quarter.

He finished with seven tackles (5 solo), two tackles for loss, a sack and a fumble recovery as Missouri Western held an opponent under 10 points for the third time in four games.

Missouri Western, who is 3-1 on the season, returns to Spratt Stadium Saturday as they host No. 19 Pittsburg State at 6:00 p.m.