Bell Earns CSM MAC Defensive Honors

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AKRON, Ohio – College Sports Madness has named Akron senior LB Brian Bell (Valdosta, Ga.) its Mid-American Conference Defensive Player of the Week.

In Akron's stunning 39-34 victory at Northwestern on Saturday night, Bell tied his career-high with 11 tackles, including a career-best eight solo stops. He also had a career-high and team-best five break-ups.

Bell is the first Zip honored by College Sports Madness this fall.

Under the guidance of seventh-year head coach Terry Bowden, Akron (2-0 overall) travels to Iowa State (0-2 overall) on Saturday, Sept. 22, for a Noon ET game on FSN.

Season ticket plans—which include a ticket to all home games as well as a parking pass— start at only $60 each. As a season ticket holder, fans have the ability to purchase tickets for road games at Northwestern and Iowa State.

To request tickets, please contact the Athletics Ticket Office by calling or texting 1-888-99-AKRON during business hours (Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) or purchase online at www.GoZips.com.

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