ATLANTA, GA- Millsaps senior defensive end Jeff Milner has been named the Southern Athletic Association's Defensive Player of the Week for his efforts in the win over Berry.
Milner headlined a defense that limited the Vikings to 169 yards of total offense including just 94 yards through the air. The senior had a team-high 11 tackles, including three for loss totaling a loss of 17 yards. Milner wreaked havoc on the Berry backfield, recording a sack and two QB hurries during Friday night's 15-10 road win.
The win moved the Majors to 2-2 in the SAA as they travel to Danville, Kentucky to take on the #22 ranked Centre Colonels on Saturday. Kick time is set for 12:30PM Central/ 1:30PM Eastern.