Ben Von Muehldorfer is the USports defensive football player of the week.
An education student from Calgary, AB, Von Muehldorfer led the 9th ranked X Men in tackles with six, including four solo tackles during a 48-21 road win over Bishop’s on Saturday. The linebacker also had a tackle for a loss of one yard, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery, a pass breakup and returned an interception for a touchdown.
Von Muehldorfer’s interception was returned 44 yards for a pick-six to give the X-Men a 31-14 lead five minutes into the third quarter. The linebacker currently sits fifth overall in AUS tackling, with 22 on the season.
