BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The University of West Alabama’s Terry Allen was named Gulf South Conference Special Teams Player of the Week for his efforts in the Tigers’ 35-30 win over Arkansas Tech in the Gulf South Conference Game of the Week.

Allen, a Huntsville, Ala.-native, recorded 135 kickoff return yards in the conference opening victory, including an 89-yard return for a touchdown that put the Red and White on the board against ATU. The return is the longest in the GSC this season and is tied for 10^th longest in UWA history. The accolade marks the second of Allen’s career and the first since 2007.

The win improved UWA to 3-0, its best start since 2006. The “W” was also the first GSC opening win since the 2006 season.

West Alabama will wrap up its trio of Gulf South Conference Game of the Week contests on Thursday, Sept. 17 with a conference trip to Magnolia, Ark. as UWA will face Southern Arkansas. Kickoff in Magnolia, Ark. is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. and be broadcasted on FOX Sports, WSLY 104.9 FM and at athletics.uwa.edu.