ATLANTA — The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference announced its Football Players of the Week on Tuesday, Sept. 8, honoring student-athletes for impressive performances in games played last week. Bryson McGrew (Tuskegee), Corion Powers (Benedict), Lorcan Ryans (Tuskegee) and Tristan Thomas (Kentucky State) were recognized.

DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK – CORION POWERS, BENEDICT COLLEGE
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For the second week in a row, Corion Powers led the Benedict defense. He recorded a team-high 11 total tackles (5 solo, 6 assisted) in Benedict's 24-20 victory over Shorter. He assisted on one tackle for loss for -1 yard. His biggest contribution was a fourth-quarter interception that he returned 19 yards for a touchdown with 2:58 left in the game to give the Tigers a 24-14 lead.