WESTERVILLE, Ohio — Marietta College junior defensive lineman Harper Scott (Bellefontaine, Ohio/Bellefontaine) was named the Ohio Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Week Monday (Oct. 26) afternoon by the league office. Scott earned his first career weekly award after a great performance against Muskingum last Saturday.

Scott led the Pioneer defense in Marietta's 49-28 rivalry win at Muskingum. He finished with five tackles, including three solo tackles. Two of those tackles were for a loss of nine yards total.  Scott also sacked the Fighting Muskies' quarterback one time and forced a fumble in the contest.

Scott is currently sixth in the Ohio Athletic Conference with nine tackles for loss, resulting in 30 yards lost on the season.

The Pioneers return to action this Saturday (Oct. 31) as they will hit the road to battle Heidelberg University.  Kickoff is scheduled for 2:00 p.m.

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