North Alabama linebacker Tavarius Wilson (JR, 5-11, 225, Jackson, MS) is the Gulf South Conference Defensive Player of the Week for the period ending September 2nd.
Wilson claims his first-ever accolade, spearheading UNA’s defense in a 31-30 triumph over in-state, in-region foe Miles at Legion Field in Birmingham, AL. The junior led the Lions with 13 total tackles and a game-high tying nine solo stops, while also breaking up two passes. The Jackson, MS native sealed the victory for UNA by posting the game-winning tackle on Miles’ two-point conversion attempt with 16 seconds left to play.