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Cooper and Houston Earn MAC West Division Player of the Week Honors
October 23, 2023 | Football
MUNCIE, Ind. – Running back Marquez Cooper and linebacker Sidney Houston Jr., both have been honored by the Mid-American Conference with player of the week accolades following Ball State's 24-17 homecoming win over Central Michigan.
Cooper was named the MAC's West Division Offensive Player of the Week as a result of his162 rushing yards that led a 243-yard Ball State rushing attack that helped the Cardinals take a two-touchdown lead in the third quarter. Cooper's 39-yard run in the second quarter led to Ball State's field goal and a 10-3 advantage. His 15-yard TD scamper in the third put the Cardinals ahead 17-3.
Houston, meanwhile, was named the MAC's West Division Defensive Player of the Week while contributing both Ball State sacks in the win over the Chippewas. He also had three of the Cardinals' seven tackles for loss. With the game on the line in the fourth quarter and CMU driving past midfield in the final minute, Houston's second-down sack stifled Central Michigan's drive and secured Ball State's first conference win.
Ball State opens #MAC-tion midweek play on Wednesday, Nov. 1 at Bowling Green.
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Cooper was named the MAC's West Division Offensive Player of the Week as a result of his162 rushing yards that led a 243-yard Ball State rushing attack that helped the Cardinals take a two-touchdown lead in the third quarter. Cooper's 39-yard run in the second quarter led to Ball State's field goal and a 10-3 advantage. His 15-yard TD scamper in the third put the Cardinals ahead 17-3.
Houston, meanwhile, was named the MAC's West Division Defensive Player of the Week while contributing both Ball State sacks in the win over the Chippewas. He also had three of the Cardinals' seven tackles for loss. With the game on the line in the fourth quarter and CMU driving past midfield in the final minute, Houston's second-down sack stifled Central Michigan's drive and secured Ball State's first conference win.
Ball State opens #MAC-tion midweek play on Wednesday, Nov. 1 at Bowling Green.
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