INDIANAPOLIS – Butler defensive back Nick Bafia was recognized as the Pioneer Football League's Defensive Player of the Week after his outstanding performance against the Little Giants on Saturday night. The junior from Naperville capped off the Wabash game with a 66-yard interception return for a touchdown.
 
The Bulldog DB had a busy day, finishing with a team-leading 11 tackles (eight solo), 1.5 tackles for loss, and forced a fumble on Wabash's first play from scrimmage. He now has 103 career tackles at BU to go along with his first collegiate interception.
 
Bafia and the Bulldogs will take their 2-1 overall record in to DeLand, Fla. on Saturday to face the Stetson Hatters at 12 PM.