Tulsa’s Justin Wright Named The American’s Defensive Player of the Week

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Tulsa’s Justin Wright Named The American’s Defensive Player of the Week

11/15/2021 10:10:00 AM | Football

The linebacker gets weekly award for second time this season

IRVING, Texas –– The University of Tulsa linebacker Justin Wright was named the American Athletic Conference's Defensive Player of the Week for his performance in Tulsa's 20-13 overtime win over Tulane on Saturday.

Wright, a 6'2" junior from Abilene, Texas, tallied 12 total tackles, including 10 solos, and had one TFL for -3 yards against the Green Wave.

Wright won the weekly award earlier this season with his performance against South Florida when he recorded seven tackles, including five solos and 2.5 sacks for -9 yards while adding one QB hurry.

Tulsa plays its final home game of the season this Saturday against the Temple Owls with a 3:05 p.m. kickoff at Chapman Stadium. For tickets, go online at TulsaHurricane.com or call 918.631.GoTU (4688).