Perich joins Kerry Brown as the only Gophers freshmen since at least 1990 to have multiple interceptions in a game. He also is the first Gophers freshman – and only the second ever – to be named Big Ten defensive player of the week, joining Tyrone Carter, who was honored on Set. 23, 1996.

While she dominated in both matches, Awoleye was on another level against the Terrapins, tying the program record for a single match with 14 blocks, which also set the Gophers record for a three-set match. Following those two matches, Awoleye is now tied for 11th in the nation in blocks per set (1.47).

Koi Perich was named the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week on Monday after snagging the game-sealing interception in the Gophers football team's 21-17 win over UCLA at Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, Calif., on Saturday night.

Minnesota Gophers freshman safety Koi Perich has been making waves, and this week he earned Big Ten Defensive player of the Week honors.

Minnesota true freshman defensive back Koi Perich has been named Big Ten Co-Defensive Player of the Week after recording two tackles and a pair of key interceptions in the Golden Gophers’ 21-17 come-from-behind win over UCLA at the Rose Bowl on Saturday.