By: By Jake Dorow
OFFICIAL RELEASE
KENNESAW, Ga. – Kennesaw State redshirt freshman LBÂ
Bryson Armstrong has earned his second consecutive Big South Conference weekly award, this week being named the conference's Defensive Player of the Week.
Armstrong, a product of nearby Kell High School, set a KSU single-game record with his 15 tackles in Saturday's win 20-14 at Alabama State. Last week's Big South Freshman of the Week, Armstrong also had two sacks, an interception and forced a fumble to go with his 15 stops.
His second-quarter interception marked his fourth takeaway in just three career games. He had an INT and fumble recovery at Samford and recovered another fumble in last week's win over Tennessee Tech. The Owls' defense limited Alabama State to just 36 rushing yards and 195 total yards. His key sack with the Hornets threatening to score the game-tying touchdown helped secure the win on Saturday night.
Armstrong's strong start to the season has him ranked nationally in several categories after three weeks, including second in the county in fumbles recovered (two) and solo tackles (25). The redshirt freshman also ranks 21st in the country in sacks per game (1.0) and  22nd in interceptions per game (0.7). For the season, Armstrong leads Kennesaw State with 31 total tackles, 3.0 tackles for loss, 3.0 sacks, two pass breakups, two fumble recoveries and one forced fumble.
The Owls (2-1) return to Fifth Third Bank Stadium on September 30 following an open week to welcome non-conference foe North Greenville. The game is a "Gold Out" and the first 2,000 KSU students will receive a free Adidas gold t-shirt. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m., and can be seen live on Peachtree TV and heard on ESPN Radio 1230 and 106.3 The Fan 2.
Fifth Third Bank is the Official Bank of Kennesaw State Athletics. Fifth Third Bank Stadium, the signature athletics landmark on the Kennesaw State University campus, is a world-class facility that has been recognized as one of the premier multi-use outdoor athletics venues in the country. In the fall of 2015, it become the official home of Owls football team and is home to Owls soccer and lacrosse as well.
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