Tom McAndrews selected as the CCIW "Defensive Player of the Week"

Wheaton,

lll. (11/2) - Wheaton College senior Tom McAndrews (St.

Charles, Ill./St. Charles) has been named the College Conference of Illinois

and Wisconsin (CCIW) "Defensive Player of the Week" for his efforts in Wheaton's

37-23 win at North Central College Saturday afternoon. Wheaton, ranked fifth

in this week's D3Football.com Top 25, is now 8-0 on the season and 5-0 in

the CCIW. Wheaton will host North Park in the final regular season home game

of the year for the Thunder.

McAndrews made seven total tackles against the Cardinals with

four solo tackles. He also recorded a 1/2 a tackle for lost yardage of -2

yards. McAndrews made a key play in the first quarter as the Cardinals made

it to the Wheaton 15-yard line on the opening drive of the game when he intercepted

a North Central pass at the Wheaton 10-yard line and returned it 20 yards

to the Thunder 30-yard line to stall the Cardinals' scoring threat.

McAndrews has started every game at middle linebacker this season

and is tied for the team lead in tackles with 54, including 33 solo tackles.

He has recorded five tackles for lost yardage of -19 yards this season, with

one quarterback sack of eight yards, two forced fumbles and an interception.