MIAC Release

COLLEGEVILLE, Minn. – Saint John's University senior defensive lineman Seth Morem (Red Wing, Minn.) was named the MIAC Football Defensive Player of the Week on Monday, Oct. 25.

Morem posted five solo tackles, including three for a loss and three sacks, in No. 5 SJU's 37-7 win last Saturday (Oct. 23) at Gustavus Adolphus. He currently leads the MIAC in both tackles for loss (11.5) and sacks (7.5) this fall. 

SJU's defense held Gustavus to 183 yards of offense, including 97 yards rushing, and 1-for-12 on third down in the victory. The Gusties entered the game ninth in NCAA Division III in rushing (260.8 ypg.) and 10th in total offense (511.7 ypg.). GAC committed two turnovers and gained 39 yards against SJU's starting defense in the second half.

The Johnnies (7-0, 5-0 MIAC) play host to St. Scholastica (0-5, 0-5 MIAC, 0-3 Northwoods), the first conference game between the two programs, at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30, in Clemens Stadium.