KANSAS CITY, Mo. – After being named the Mid-South Conference Defensive Player of the Week, Campbellsville University football freshman
Chance Lucas also earned the national honor as the NAIA also named him the Defensive Player of the Week.
Lucas, the Tigers' starting safety, had a strong performance in just his second ever collegiate games as he recorded two interceptions, forced a fumble, recorded a tackle for a loss, and broke up a pass against Pikeville in CU's 14-13 victory.
His first interception led to Campbellsville's first touchdown of the game as he picked off UPike quarterback Trevon Wofford on the first play of their drive with 5:24 in the second quarter. The Tigers preceded to go on a 42-yard, seven play, drive that led to CU taking a 7-6 lead going into halftime.
In the fourth quarter, Lucas got his second interception with 6:08 left in the game and the Tigers leading the game 14-13 at the time. Lucas made the pick around the CU goal line and returned it to the Campbellsville five-yard line to stop a Pikeville drive to attempt to take the lead in the fourth.
Campbellsville is scheduled to host their first home game of the season as their makeup game against Bethel is scheduled for 5 p.m. ET at Finley Stadium this Friday.
