INDIANAPOLIS – The UIndy football duo of sophomore linebacker TJ Cothron and freshman kicker Zach Hermanson garnered Great Lakes Valley Conference/Athletic Solutions Player of the Week accolades, it was announced by the league office Monday.


DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
TJ Cothron, Indianapolis
So. | LB | Louisville, Ky.
Major: Sport Management
Team Result: 37-34 W vs. Southwest Baptist (11/7)

• Helped UIndy to a three-point comeback victory over SBU, good for the team's fifth-straight win
• Recorded two sacks for a loss of 19 total yards
• Tallied nine total tackles, including seven solo stops
• Contributed two quarterback hurries, including one in the third quarter that led to an interception
• Added one pass breakup
• Earns first career Defensive Player of the Week Award
• Last Greyhounds' Defensive Player of the Week: Alvin Contreras (11/17/25)

 
SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Zach Hermanson, Indianapolis
Fr. | K | New Lenox, Ill.
Major: Business Administration & Management
Team Result: 37-34 W vs. Southwest Baptist (11/7)

• Made 38-yard, game-winning field goal with 1:26 remaining to secure victory over SBU
• Converted his other two field goal attempts from 32 and 38 yards to finish 3-for-3
• Went 4-for-4 on extra-point kicks
• Accounted for 13 points in total
• Leads the GLVC in field goals made (13) and field goal percentage (.813) this season
• Earns first career Special Teams Player of the Week Award
• Last Greyhounds' Special Teams Player of the Week: Anthony Crowell (10/12/26)