November 13, 2017-Emporia State's TreVaun Ammons has been named the MIAA Football Defensive Player of the Week after a dominating performance in the Hornets 26-20 win over Washburn.

He had a career-high ten tackles, two sacks, two forced fumbles, and an interception as Emporia State won their third straight game against Washburn and took a 56-52-6 lead in the Turnpike Tussle.  His tackle for loss on first and goal for the Ichabods with under three minutes left helped hold Washburn to a field goal.  Then on the Ichabods final possession he sacked WU quarterback Blake Peterson and forced a fumble that Emporia State recovered to seal the win.

Ammons ends the regular season leading the MIAA in total sacks and total tackles for loss.  His 8.5 sacks are the most by a Hornet since All-American Danny Webb had 8.5 in 2010.

The Hornets end the season 6-5, their third straight winning season. Emporia State head coach Garin Higgins will have an end of season press conference on Wednesday, November 15 at 3:00 p.m.