Lewis: Defensive Player of the Week Honor

Jaylen Lewis named SWAC Co-Defensive Player of the Week After Dominating Performance

Bethune-Cookman University linebacker Jaylen Lewis has been recognized for his outstanding play, earning the SWAC Co-Defensive Player of the Week award following a career-defining performance in the Wildcats’ 31-14 Homecoming victory over the University of Arkansas-Pine bluff (UAPB). The sophomore’s impact on the field was pivotal in securing Bethune-Cookman’s fourth win of the season and maintaining their undefeated record at Daytona Stadium.

Wildcats Remain Undefeated at Home

The Bethune-Cookman Wildcats continued their remarkable home form on October 27,2025,defeating UAPB in a decisive 31-14 contest.The victory was fueled by a strong defensive showing, spearheaded by Lewis’s remarkable performance. The team now looks ahead to closing out their 2025 home schedule with a Senior Day matchup.

Did you know? – Bethune-Cookman’s win over UAPB marked their fourth victory of the season, improving their overall record to 4-3. The Wildcats have not lost a game at Daytona Stadium this season, maintaining a perfect home record.

Lewis Earns First career weekly Honor

Jaylen Lewis, a product of Pensacola, Florida, delivered a career day for the B-CU defense. He finished the game with four total tackles, but it was his disruptive presence in the backfield that truly stood out. Lewis recorded a pair of sacks for a combined 21 yards lost, considerably impacting the UAPB offense.

According to a league declaration released Monday from the SWAC office in Birmingham, alabama, Lewis’s performance was enough to earn him the co-Defensive Player of the Week honor. This marks the first weekly award of his collegiate career.

pro tip: – Sacks are crucial defensive plays, directly impacting offensive yardage and often leading to turnovers. Lewis’s 21 yards of sack yardage significantly hindered UAPB’s offensive momentum.

Impact on Team Leadership

Lewis’s two sacks on Saturday propelled him into a tie for the team lead in total sacks this season. More impressively, he now leads the Wildcats in total sack yardage, demonstrating his ability to not only bring down the quarterback but also to do so with significant impact.

Looking Ahead to Senior Day

The Bethune-Cookman Wildcats will conclude their 2025 home season on Saturday, November 1, with a special senior Day game against Mississippi Valley State. The game is scheduled to kick off at 3 p.m. at Daytona Stadium.

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Reader question: – What do you think is the key to Lewis’s success and how will the team build on this momentum for the rest of the season? Share your thoughts!

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