The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Alex Wright Earns Conference USA Defensive Player of the Week
10/11/2021 11:59:00β―AM | Football
BIRMINGHAM β For his unstoppable performance in UAB's 31-14 victory over Florida Atlantic, junior defensive end Alex Wright has been named the Conference USA Defensive Player of the Week.
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Wright was dominant against the Owls as he compiled career-highs in tackles (8), tackles for loss (3), sacks (2) and forced fumbles (2). One of his forced fumbles was recovered by UAB at the FAU 15-yard line.
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Wright led UAB to its best defensive performance of the season. The Blazers held FAU's high-powered offense to just 291 total yards while compiling eight sacks, 12 tackles for loss and had four takeaways (three interceptions, one fumble recovery).
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In the last three games, UAB's defense has created nine takeaways and now ranks 18th nationally with 11 forced turnovers this season.
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UAB (4-2, 2-0 C-USA) heads to Hattiesburg this weekend to face Southern Miss (1-5, 0-2 C-USA). Kickoff is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. CST on Stadium. Β Β Β
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Wright was dominant against the Owls as he compiled career-highs in tackles (8), tackles for loss (3), sacks (2) and forced fumbles (2). One of his forced fumbles was recovered by UAB at the FAU 15-yard line.
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Wright led UAB to its best defensive performance of the season. The Blazers held FAU's high-powered offense to just 291 total yards while compiling eight sacks, 12 tackles for loss and had four takeaways (three interceptions, one fumble recovery).
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In the last three games, UAB's defense has created nine takeaways and now ranks 18th nationally with 11 forced turnovers this season.
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UAB (4-2, 2-0 C-USA) heads to Hattiesburg this weekend to face Southern Miss (1-5, 0-2 C-USA). Kickoff is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. CST on Stadium. Β Β Β
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