Effort At Oberlin Lands Banjo NCAC Weekly Honor

Junior defensive back Victor Banjo was named the NCAC Defensive Player of the Week after leading the team with seven tackles at Oberlin.

Junior Victor Banjo (1) runs onto the field with his teammates before playing DePauw on Sept. 15, 2012. File Photo | David Pence
Junior Victor Banjo (1) runs onto the field with his teammates before playing DePauw on Sept. 15, 2012. File Photo | David Pence
November 12, 2012
Victor Banjo

Tackles: 7
Solo: 3
Assists: 4
Forced Fumbles: 1
Pass Breakups: 2

Wittenberg junior defensive back Victor Banjo (Sugarland, Texas/Stephen F. Austin) helped carry the Tigers to a share of their 11th NCAC football title all-time after racking up seven tackles (3 solo, 4 asst.), two pass breakups and one forced fumble in the 47-20 road victory over Oberlin on Saturday (11/10). The league title marks the squads' third in the last four seasons and ninth under the direction of head coach Joe Fincham.

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