Shippensburg University redshirt-freshman Richard Nase was named the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Eastern Division Defensive Player of the Week on Sunday after contributing to multiple school records in a 63-7 victory over Millersville.

It is the first weekly award for the Panther Valley graduate, who now ranks second in the PSAC with eight sacks this season.Nase led the Red Raiders with eight tackles - 4.5 tackles for loss, including 3.5 sacks. He also forced a fumble on one of the sacks (recovered by Millersville) and deflected a pass at the line of scrimmage.Shippensburg has itself in a position to claim the PSAC Eastern Division title this weekend at Kutztown.