BURNSVILLE, Minn. --- Winona State linebacker Blake Schraufnagel has been named the NSIC Defensive Player of the Week following his performance in the Warriors' 55-7 victory over UMary.

Schraufnagel led Winona State with 10 total tackles, including seven solo stops, making a major impact in the Warriors' defensive effort. He recorded a NSIC-best 4.0 tackles for loss totaling 30 yards lost and added 2.5 sacks for 23 yards lost. Schraufnagel also forced a fumble in the dominant defensive performance.

The Mayville, Wisconsin native's performance helped lead a Winona State defense that held UMary to just seven points in the win.

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