The University of Akron Athletics
Ulysees Gilbert, Football
Sophomore linebacker Ulysees Gilbert III (Ocala, Fla.) was named the Zips’ Student-Athlete of the Week on Oct. 3, presented by The University of Akron.
He was also tabbed the Mid-American Conference Defensive Player of the Week for the East Division.
Gilbert led the Zips’ defense with a career-high 16 tackles, including a career-best 10 solo stops and a career-high 3.0 TFL, in the 31-27 Wagon Wheel victory at Kent State. In just the fifth starting appearance of his collegiate career, Gilbert record double-digit tackles for the fourth time this fall.
After five games, Gilbert is the Zips’ leading defender with 55 tackles, including team-bests of 31 solo stops and 7.0 TFL. He has two sacks and five hurries.
2016-17 Zips' Student-Athlete of the Week,
presented by The University of Akron
Oct. 3, 2016 - Ulysees Gilbert III, Football
Sept. 26, 2016 - Carli Knezevich, Women's Tennis
Sept. 19, 2016 - JoJo Natson, Football
Sept. 12, 2016 - Chloe Allen, Women's Soccer
Sept. 5, 2016 - Thomas Woodson, Football
August 29, 2016 - Ben Lundt, Men's Soccer
