IRVING, Texas –– The University of Tulsa linebacker Justin Wright was named the American Athletic Conference's Defensive Player of the Week for his performance in Tulsa's 32-31 road win at South Florida on Saturday.
Tulsa running backs Shamari Brooks and Deneric Prince were named to the AAC's weekly honor roll as the duo combined for 255 rushing yards and two touchdowns in the USF win.
Wright, a 6'2" junior from Abilene, Texas, recorded seven tackles, including five solos and 2.5 sacks for -9 yards while adding one QB hurry.