Alumni Highlights: November 10-16

*Ardell Banks on the bench after his game-winning touchdown. All photos credit: Seth Bailey.*

NCAA D1

Ardell Banks, Wide Receiver, Kent State

*Ardell Banks get ready to pull in the game-winning catch*

I had a chance to watch Ardell Banks from the sideline last week. He pulled in a pair of passes for 28 yards, but his second reception was quite the play. The Flashes had blown a 35-17 lead to Akron and were in overtime. On the first play of the overtime, Kent State quarterback Dru DeShields fired a pass to the right sideline where it was caught by Ardell Banks, who managed to keep his feet inbounds for the go-ahead (and ultimately game-winning) score.

Highlight video: Ardell Banks scores a touchdown in overtime

Chase Bond, Defensive End, NC State

Chase Bond sacked Miami quarterback Carson Beck on Saturday– it was Bond’s first full sack of his collegiate career.

Austin Brawley, Safety, New Mexico

Austin Brawley broke his foot in the season opener versus Michigan. He returned in resounding fashion on Saturday versus Colorado State on Saturday. He picked up 3 tackles, 1.5 TFLs, and intercepted 2 passes. For this incredible performance and an improbable return, Brawley earned the Mountain West Defensive Player of the Week award.

Highlight video: Austin Brawley’s 1st INT

Highlight video: Austin Brawley’s 2nd interception

Luke Murphy, Linebacker, Coastal Carolina

Luke Murphy had an excellent game on Saturday, picking up 7 tackles and a tackle-for-loss versus Georgia Southern.

NCAA FCS

Adonis Marshall, Cornerback, Mercyhurst

*Adonis Marshall gets ready for pregame warmups.*

I also had a chance to catch Adonis Marshall in action. He picked up a tackle, came very close to intercepting a pass, and played excellent coverage all day. I also managed to get a photo of Marshall and Ja’Meir Gamble, who had significant playing time this year but was unable to play this week due to injury. Daylan Pringle also plays for Mercyhurst but I was unfortunately unable to get a picture of him.

*Marshall played lockdown coverage for Mercyhurst.*

NCAA D2

DaOne Owens, Quarterback, Slippery Rock

Slippery Rock’s season came to an end on Saturday. Here are some of DaOne Owens’ numbers from his first year.

Passing: 121-200 (55%), 14 touchdowns, 5 interceptions, 1,682 yards. QB Rating: 100.46 (Very Good)

Rushing: 69 rushes, 302 yards, 7 touchdowns.

NCAA D3 Basketball

Elijah Farrington, Forward, Mount Union

Elijah Farrington has been a stellar performer for the Purple Raiders in their first four games this season. He is averaging 18.3 points (2nd on the team), leads the team in assists, and leads the team in rebounds.

NCJAA D2 Basketball

La’Nia Moore, Tri-C

La’Nia Moore earned Player of the Week in the OCCAC for her performance two weeks ago. Last week she scored 15 points and grabbed 15 rebounds in the one game the Triceratops played.