Burnsville, Minn. – The Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference released the week 7 players of the week this morning, with two Northern State Wolves honored. Ian Marshall was named the Defensive Player of the Week, while Luke Gunderson brought home Special Teams Player of the Week honors. The pair were integral parts of Northern's 38-10 victory over Minot State.
 
NSIC Defensive Player of the Week - #9 Ian Marshall (DL, 6-1, 270, Gr., Springfield, Mo. / Glendale HS)
- Broke the Northern State single game school record with 4.0 sacks in a 38-10 win at Minot State 
- Tallied 23 yards lost on the sacks 
- Recorded five total tackles and two quarterback hurries 
- Moved up to second in the league standings for total sacks (10.0) and leads the league in tackles for a loss (18.0)

NSIC Special Teams Player of the Week - #14 Luke Gunderson (LB, 6-3, 215, So., Buffalo, Minn. / Buffalo HS)
- Returned a kickoff for a touchdown and blocked a punt in NSU's win over Minot State 
- His touchdown came on the opening play of the second half, an 87-yard return
- Later in the third, blocked a punt on his own 44 that was recovered by Felipe Alvear and returned for 29 yards 
- Added seven punt return yards, two tackles, and one pass break-up