BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Gulf South Conference released on Monday morning its weekly award winners for football. The University of West Alabama garnered two winners, as Davonta Jackson and Elijah Guyton were recognized.
Jackson was tabbed the GSC Defensive Player of the Week, while Guyton was announced as the Special Teams of the Week.
Elijah Guyton, GSC Special Teams Player of the Week
Elijah Guyton converted the point-after attempt after Bry Webb’s seven-yard touchdown run early in the second quarter to give the Tigers the 10-3 lead.
Later on UWA’s opening drive of the third quarter, he added some insurance with a 30-yard field goal.
West Alabama will take a well-deserved bye week this weekend and return to the gridiron on the road Oct. 28 against Chowan. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET / noon CT from Murfreesboro, North Carolina.
