By Alex Boggis, UT Martin Assistant Sports Information Director
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee at Martin pair of Shaun Lewis (Defensive Player of the Week) and DJ Nelson (Newcomer of the Week) claimed a pair of Ohio Valley Conference Player of the Week honors after respective standout performances against Tennessee Tech.
Lewis had a career-high 11 tackles and returned an interception 44 yards for a touchdown as UT Martin improved to 2-0 in OVC play with a 45-28 win over Tennessee Tech. His 11 tackles were a game-high and Lewis also added three pass breakups. With the Skyhawks ahead 28-14 coming out of halftime, Lewis picked off Jeremiah Oatsvall and returned it for a touchdown to extend the advantage to 35-14. It marked his third interception of the season, which ranks him in a tie for fourth nationally.
Nelson made three receptions for 95 yards and went for two touchdowns in Saturday’s Homecoming victory. The redshirt freshman caught a 70-yard strike from Dresser Winn for the team’s first score midway through the first quarter and later added a six-yard score to give the Skyhawks a 28-14 lead at halftime. Nelson has a team-high four touchdown catches on just nine receptions this season.
With two more player of the week honors, the Skyhawks bring their season total up to eight through the first five weeks of the season.
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