LIBERTY, Mo. -- The University of West Alabama’s Jeremy May garnered his second Defensive Player of the Week award, for his efforts in the 27-14 setback at the University of Arkansas at Monticello, as he was named D2Football.Com Defensive Player of the Week. Earlier in the week, May was named Gulf South Conference Defensive Player of the Week.

May led the Tigers in tackles with 16 total tackles, including 11 solo stops.  The junior defensive end was also active in the Boll Weevil backfield, posting 3.5 tackles for a loss of 16 yards, including two sacks for 15 yards.  The Birmingham, Ala.-native also forced one fumble, recovered one fumble and blocked a UAM extra-point attempt.

On the season, May leads UWA in sacks with 6.5, is second in tackles for loss with 12.5 and third on the team in tackles with 49 this season.

West Alabama returns to action on Saturday, Oct. 25, as the Tigers host West Georgia for Homecoming 2008. Kickoff is scheduled for 5:00 p.m.