Student-Athlete of the Week

Week of October 17 - October 23, 2016

Sam Benger - Football

Junior running back Sam Benger of football helped guide the Tartans to a 49-33 home victory over Thiel College on Saturday, October 22. Benger finished the game with 130 yards on 27 carries while tying a career-best four touchdown runs. It marked the second time this season he has rushed for four scores and third time for his career.

The junior back also surpassed the 1,000-yard mark for the second straight season, as it marked the seventh time in school history it has been done. His 1,081 yards ranks fourth in Division III in total yards rushing. He also ranks second nationally with 16 rushing touchdowns.