SoCon Names Mocs Henrique Ribeiro Special Teams Player of the Week
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga kicker Henrique Ribeiro is the Southern Conference Special Teams Player of Week, the league office announced today. He had a solid performance in the Mocs’ season opener against No. 7 Jacksonville State.
Ribeiro connected on both field goal attempts in the 23-20 loss to the Gamecocks. His makes came from 30 and 33 yards to improve to 21-29 in his career. His 72.4% career accuracy is fourth all-time at UTC.
This is the third special teams player of the week honor for Ribeiro in his career. The preseason first team All-SoCon pick is also on the Fred Mitchell Award Watch List as one of the top kickers in the FCS.
Ribeiro also averaged 51.5 yards on two punts, including a career-long 61-yarder. He made both PATs to extend his streak to 45 in a row, the 10th longest run in SoCon history. He also handled the kickoffs, averaging 61.0 yards on five attempts.
UTC is back at home this weekend against Mars Hill. The Mocs host the Lions on Saturday, Sept. 12, at 1:00 p.m. (E.D.T.) at Finley Stadium.
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