FORT WAYNE, Ind. - The Mid-States Football Association (MSFA) announced the Midwest League players of the week on Monday, recognizing the league's top individual performances over the weekend.

MSFA Midwest Weekly Honors - Nov. 3

Marquise Cross represented the University of Saint Francis (Ind.) in this week's awards after being named the MSFA Midwest League Defensive Player of the Week.

Cross led the Cougars' defense with eight tackles, including three for a loss of 17 total yards, in a 30-22 upset win over Olivet Nazarene on Saturday. The senior defensive lineman also recorded two sacks, a forced fumble and a QB hurry against the Tigers. This marks his first career MSFA Player of the Week award.

Founded in 1890 in the Catholic Franciscan tradition, the University of Saint Francis offers more than 60 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs through the College of Health Sciences and the College of Arts, Sciences, and Business. In addition to its traditional programs, Saint Francis designs focused curricula for working adults in Fort Wayne, Crown Point, Lafayette and online. Saint Francis Downtown houses the music technology program while offering enhanced internship and networking opportunities for students. The University of Saint Francis, recognized as an NAIA Five-Star Champion of Character institution, has 21 athletic programs boasting two individual and four team NAIA national championships. More than 1,900 students from a broad geographic region attend Saint Francis.