Photo by: Jim Pierce
Valentas Repeats as Defensive Player of the Week
11/14/2022 12:44:00 PM | Football
The linebacker recorded another 13 tackles and two interceptions at Brown
PRINCETON, N.J. — Columbia football's Scott Valentas was named Ivy League Defensive Player of the Week for the second consecutive week after helping the Lions top Brown, 31-24, in overtime Saturday.
Valentas posted a game-high 13 tackles to go with two interceptions and three pass breakups. He also came up clutch in the overtime, posting a pair of tackles and knocking away a fourth down pass to seal the victory. The native of Wichita, Kansas, is third in the Ivy League with 85 tackles and ranks No. 6 in the NCAA in solo tackles.
Tickets for the Lions' final home game against Cornell (Saturday, November 19 – 1 p.m.) are on sale now and can be purchased by visiting www.gocolumbialions.com/tickets or calling 888-LIONS-11.
For the latest on the Columbia football team, follow @CULionsFB on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and on the web at GoColumbiaLions.com.
Valentas posted a game-high 13 tackles to go with two interceptions and three pass breakups. He also came up clutch in the overtime, posting a pair of tackles and knocking away a fourth down pass to seal the victory. The native of Wichita, Kansas, is third in the Ivy League with 85 tackles and ranks No. 6 in the NCAA in solo tackles.
Tickets for the Lions' final home game against Cornell (Saturday, November 19 – 1 p.m.) are on sale now and can be purchased by visiting www.gocolumbialions.com/tickets or calling 888-LIONS-11.
For the latest on the Columbia football team, follow @CULionsFB on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and on the web at GoColumbiaLions.com.
Players Mentioned
LB
/ FootballHighlights: FB | Columbia 29, Cornell 12
Saturday, November 22
Preview: FB | Coach Poppe - Week 10 | Presented by Amity Hall Uptown
Friday, November 21
Podcast: FB | Captains' Corner (S7, E10)
Thursday, November 20
Postgame: FB | Coach Poppe after Brown
Saturday, November 15
