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Brandon Duncan and Willie Duncan III named SWAC players of the week

Brandon Duncan and Willie Duncan III were named SWAC players of the week

Courtesy: SWAC.org
Release: 09/19/2016

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff quarterback Brandon Duncan and linebacker Willie Duncan III have been recognized by the Southwestern Athletic Conference for their outstanding performances during action, Sept. 16-18.

Offensive Player of the Week
Brandon Duncan
Arkansas-Pine Bluff
Quarterback
QB | R-So. | 6-3 | 215 lbs. | Roosevelt, N.Y.

It was a career night for the UAPB signal-caller versus defending champion Alcorn State, as the redshirt sophomore lit up the Braves' vaunted secondary to the tune of 505 yards and three scores on 29-of-52 passing. Duncan's numbers helped lift the Golden Lions out of a 14-2 hole en route to a 45-43 triple-overtime upset on the road.

Defensive Player of the Week
Willie Duncan III
Arkansas-Pine Bluff
Linebacker
LB | Sr. | 6-0 | 220 lbs. | Southfield, Mich.

Duncan III was all over the field in Arkansas-Pine Bluff's thrilling triple-overtime upset at Alcorn State, notching 17 stops -- 12 solo -- in the 45-43 Golden Lions win. The output doubled the senior's tackle numbers, as he came into the contest with 17 tackles through two games. Currently, Duncan III leads the league in stops.

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