KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Missouri Western cornerback Sam Webb has been named MIAA Football Defensive Player of the Week presented by Mammoth Turf for his performance last Saturday at Washburn.
Webb was responsible for all three Griffon takeaways in the 46-21 victory. He pulled down two interceptions along with forcing and recovering a fumble. The junior from Excelsior Springs, Missouri, forced and recovered a fumble on Washburn's first drive of the game that led to a Griffon touchdown. He ended the Ichabods' third drive of the game with an interception that also led to a touchdown for Missouri Western as did his second pick of the game in the second quarter.
Missouri Western returns to Spratt Stadium for homecoming this week, hosting Missouri Southern at 4 p.m.
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