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Lopez-Barrera named MIAC Defensive Athlete of Week

2022 MIAC FOOTBALL ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

Jariel LopezMINNEAPOLIS -- Augsburg University linebacker Jariel Lopez-Barrera (JR, Minneapolis, Minn./St. Louis Park HS) was named Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Football Defensive Athlete of the Week, it was announced on Monday.

Lopez-Barrera recovered two fumbles and returned them for touchdowns in Augsburg's 45-7 victory at Martin Luther on Saturday. He returned a fumble 69 yards for a touchdown in the first quarter, then returned a fumble 29 yards for a score in the third quarter. Lopez-Barrera also had four tackles (one solo) in the game.

Augsburg returned three fumbles for scores in Saturday's win, and now has four defensive touchdowns on the season. A transfer from Minnesota-Duluth, Lopez-Barrera now has nine tackles (five solo) in Augsburg's first two victories of the campaign.

Augsburg hosts St. Scholastica in the Auggies' home- and MIAC-opener this Saturday (9/24) at 1 p.m. at Edor Nelson Field.
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