Fort Hays State senior punter Cameron Owens was named the MIAA Football Special Teams Athlete of the Week on Monday, October 14 for his efforts in the 31-17 win at Lindenwood on Saturday (Oct. 12). He averaged 51.2 yards per punt in the game, playing a key role in the Tiger victory.

Owens averaged 51.2 yards on his four punts against Lindenwood. Three of the four resulted in drives starting inside the Lindenwood 20-yardline. His longest punt of the day was 65 yards, resulting in the ball being downed at the Lindenwood 19. The average field start for Lindenwood on Owens’ punts was the Lindenwood 17. Owens also averaged 56.8 yards on six kickoffs in the game. All four of his punts were at least 43 yards. Lindenwood scored on only one drive that started after a punt by Owens.

Owens joins John Brown, wide receiver from Pittsburg State (Offensive) and Nate Dreiling, linebacker from Pittsburg State (Defensive) as the three football Athletes of the Week.

— FHSU Sports Information —