BUFFALO, NY - University at Buffalo freshman cornerback James Evans (Irvington, NJ/Irvington) became the third Bulls' player this season to earn Mid-American Conference Player of the Week distinction.

James Evans

Evans was tabbed as MAC East Division co-Defensive Player of the Week after a tremendous performance in Buffalo's 25-7 loss to MAC defending champion Miami. Evans logged a career-best eight tackles (all solos), notched his first quarterback sack, forced a fumble, had two pass breakups in the end zone and had his team-leading third interception of the season in the game.

The RedHawks went into the game as the top rated East Division team in scoring offense (32.8 ppg) and total offense. Both his interception and forced fumble came in UB territory and stopped potential Miami scoring drives. For the season, Evans ranks third in the MAC in interceptions (.43 per game) and 35th in the nation. He has also forced a pair of fumbles and has been credited with seven passes defended.

Evans joins another Bulls' true freshman, punter Ben Woods (Hermitage, PA/Hickory) and junior defensive end Aaron Sanders (Clarence, NY/St. Joseph's) as winners of MAC Player of the Week honors this season.