Boynton Named NESCAC Defensive Player of the Week

HADLEY, Mass. – Junior inside linebacker Evan Boynton of the Amherst College football team was named the NESCAC Defensive Player of the Week Sunday for his stellar performance in a 24-7 victory over rival Middlebury College this weekend.

Boynton was instrumental in the win Saturday with a game and career-high 12 tackles (7 solo). The junior also sacked the quarterback twice for a total loss of 21 yards, and intercepted the 2014 NESCAC Co-Offensive Player of the Year Matt Milano late in the fourth quarter to help seal the win.

The Concord, Mass. native was all over the field, and his performance helped Amherst hold the league's top passing attack to 249 yards. Prior to the game, Middlebury was averaging 336 yards through the air. Amherst also held the Panthers to seven points, and a mere 21 yards rushing.

Through three games, Boynton has 24 total tackles (14 solo) and ranks tied for fifth in the conference. The junior also ranks second in the NESCAC in sacks with 3.5 for a loss of 32 yards – a league-high.
Amherst returns to the field Saturday, Oct. 17 for a road game against Colby (0-3). Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m.