Defensive Player of the Week
Tamareon Foster, Dakota State (S.D.)
Defensive Back I Junior I Orlando, Fla.
Foster intercepted two passes to help No. 21 Dakota State (S.D.) hold off Southern Oregon for a 27-25 road victory in the Frontier Conference crossover.
Both of Foster's interceptions came in the second quarter and helped swing momentum toward the Trojans. His first interception set up Dakota State's first scoring drive after Southern Oregon had opened the game with a scoreless first quarter.
Foster struck again later in the second quarter, returning his second interception 17 yards for a touchdown to give Dakota State its first lead of the game at 14-11. He finished the contest with two interceptions for 21 return yards and added two solo tackles.
The victory kept Dakota State undefeated in Frontier Conference crossover play for the second consecutive season.
This is Foster’s first career Erck Hotels/Frontier Conference Player of the Week award.