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Anders and Stewart Earn MAC East Player of the Week Honors
October 23, 2023 | Football
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio – Bowling Green inside linebacker Darren Anders and running back Terion Stewart have earned MAC East Player of the Week honors for games played through Oct. 22, announced the Mid-American Conference (MAC). Anders was named MAC East Defensive Player of the Week and Stewart was named MAC East Offensive Player of the Week.
It is the second weekly accolade of the career and season Stewart. He is also the first MAC East player to win the offensive weekly accolade multiple times this season. It is the second career nod for Anders and first since a 14-tackle performance at Tennessee in 2021.
Anders (North Olmsted, Ohio) delivered in the Falcons 41-14 win over Akron. Anders achieved career highs with an impressive 3.0 tackles for loss and 2.0 sacks, making a significant impact on the game. After BGSU had taken a 20-7 lead in the third quarter, Anders executed a strip-sack on Akron's first play from scrimmage, resulting in a substantial loss of 16 yards. This turnover set the stage for the Falcons' second touchdown, contributing to a 21-0 scoring run in the third quarter that ultimately secured the win. Anders also recorded a forced fumble in the win.
Stewart (Memphis, Tenn.) delivered a standout performance against the Zips. Stewart led the way for the Falcons with 131 rushing yards, averaging 6.9 per carry and found the end zone ta career-high three times on the afternoon. An impressive 74.8 percent of his rushing yards came on post-contact efforts. On the day, Stewart broke nine tackles, and he had four rushes of 15 or more yards.
BGSU is back in action on Nov. 1 when Ball State comes to Doyt Perry Stadium for mid-week MACtion. Kick will be at 7 or 7:30 p.m.
It is the second weekly accolade of the career and season Stewart. He is also the first MAC East player to win the offensive weekly accolade multiple times this season. It is the second career nod for Anders and first since a 14-tackle performance at Tennessee in 2021.
Anders (North Olmsted, Ohio) delivered in the Falcons 41-14 win over Akron. Anders achieved career highs with an impressive 3.0 tackles for loss and 2.0 sacks, making a significant impact on the game. After BGSU had taken a 20-7 lead in the third quarter, Anders executed a strip-sack on Akron's first play from scrimmage, resulting in a substantial loss of 16 yards. This turnover set the stage for the Falcons' second touchdown, contributing to a 21-0 scoring run in the third quarter that ultimately secured the win. Anders also recorded a forced fumble in the win.
Stewart (Memphis, Tenn.) delivered a standout performance against the Zips. Stewart led the way for the Falcons with 131 rushing yards, averaging 6.9 per carry and found the end zone ta career-high three times on the afternoon. An impressive 74.8 percent of his rushing yards came on post-contact efforts. On the day, Stewart broke nine tackles, and he had four rushes of 15 or more yards.
BGSU is back in action on Nov. 1 when Ball State comes to Doyt Perry Stadium for mid-week MACtion. Kick will be at 7 or 7:30 p.m.
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