Monday was a big day for Washington State athletics as Jahad Woods was named Pac-12 Football Defensive Player of the Week while Mouhamed Gueye was named Pac-12 Freshman of the Week for basketball. This is the first award of the season for both of these players.
Woods earned his player of the week after helping lead the Cougar defense to a 44-18 victory over Arizona on Friday night. He would finish with 12 tackles, a forced fumble, and an interception during a game that featured snow and a heavy layer of fog. His 12 tackles lead the team and all 12 came in just the second and third quarter.