Bracy Tabbed as American Conference Defensive Player of the Week, Lewis Named Honorable Mention

IRVING, Texas – University of Memphis defensive back Chris Bracy has been tabbed as the American Conference Defensive Player of the Week while teammate Brendon Lewis was named Honorable Mention, the conference announced Monday morning.

Bracy, a 6-1 redshirt sophomore out of Mobile, Ala., registered five tackles, one tackle for loss and a pass breakup in the Tigers 32-31 win over Arkansas. Bracy delivered a remarkable play with a forced fumble inside the Tigers 10-yard line with 1:18 left as the Razorbacks threatened to take the lead in the closing minutes. The forced fumble and recovery allowed Memphis to run out the clock on its final possession, helping Memphis extend its winning streak to eight games, the longest active streak in the nation.

Lewis, a 6-3 redshirt senior from Dallas, Texas, had a monster game against Arkansas as he ran for 103 yards and two scores on 16 carries. Lewis also completed 15 of 30 passes for 199 yards and a touchdown to former Nevada teammate Cortez Braham Jr. in the 32-31 victory.

The Tigers are back in action this Saturday when they travel down to Boca Raton, Fla. to take on the Owls of Florida Atlantic. Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. CT on ESPN2.

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Bracy Tabbed as American Conference Defensive Player of the Week, Lewis Named Honorable Mention

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Chris Bracy

Brendon Lewis

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