Lee Named The Sports Network National Def. Player of the Week

HARRISONBURG, Va. – James Madison garnered another award for last week's win over Towson with senior defensive lineman Brandon Lee (Sterling, Va./Park View) being named The Sports Network National Defensive Player of the Week, the publication announced today. Lee was earlier named the Colonial Athletic Association Defensive Player of the Week and College Sports Madness National Defensive Player of the Week for his efforts.

In the Dukes' 62-7 win over Towson, Lee made his presence felt on the defensive side of the ball, recording five total tackles, with 3.0 tackles for 19 yards of loss, including 2.0 sacks for 16 yards, and three forced fumbles resulting in two JMU turnovers. The second forced fumble directly resulted in points, as it was caught in the air by linebacker Rhakeem Stallings and returned 27 yards to put JMU up 20-0. Lee was a leader on the defense that limited Towson's Darius Victor, the second-leading rusher in the CAA, to just 37 yards on 12 carries, and the Tigers' offense to just 234 yards of total offense while forcing four turnovers.

JMU will enjoy an open date this weekend and will return to the field on Saturday, October 25 on the road at Charlotte. The game is slated for a noon kickoff and can be heard on the JMU/nTelos Wireless Broadcast Network.

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