Malone University defensive back
Logan Francis was recently named the FCS/Division II Defensive Player of the Week by
OhioCollegeFootball.com in recognition of his strong performance in the Pioneers' victory over Tiffin University this past Saturday.
Francis, a native of Sidney, Ohio (Troy Christian H.S.), tallied five tackles and two interceptions in the thrilling 33-27 double-overtime win.
The award from OhioCollegeFootball.com comes in addition to the Defensive Player of the Week distinction that Francis received from the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) on Monday.
On the year, Francis has posted 28 total tackles with one tackle for loss.
The Pioneers will be back in action at Fawcett Stadium on Saturday evening at 6:00 pm when they will compete as the road team in the annual rivalry battle with Walsh University.