SELINSGROVE, Pa. – Susquehanna University football junior defensive lineman Omari Cofield has been named the Landmark Conference Defensive Athlete of the Week following his dominant performance in the River Hawks' 70-10 victory over Moravian University on Saturday, Oct. 17, at Amos Alonzo Stagg Field.

Cofield helped anchor a Susquehanna defensive effort that limited Moravian to just 166 yards of total offense in the lopsided conference victory. The River Hawks held the Greyhounds to just 25 rushing yards on 30 attempts while recording multiple takeaways and consistently pressuring the quarterback.

Cofield finished the afternoon with five total tackles, including three solo stops, and was a disruptive force in the backfield. He recorded 2.5 tackles for loss totaling 20 yards, including two sacks for a loss of 19 yards. Cofield also forced a fumble in the second quarter, helping Susquehanna regain possession and maintain control of the contest.

The River Hawks' defense played a key role in the team's commanding performance, as Susquehanna improved to 5-1 overall and 2-0 in Landmark Conference play. The unit helped fuel a complete team effort in which the River Hawks amassed 484 yards of total offense and scored 70 points.

The River Hawks continue their push through Landmark Conference play with a pair of road contests at Wilkes this Saturday at 12 p.m. and at Lycoming next Saturday, Oct. 31 at 1 p.m.