Ben Hansen hit 3 field goals in Saturday's 23-7 victory against Div. III No. 16-ranked Wisconsin-Stevens Point.

Published

September 28, 2009

Azusa Pacific senior PK Ben Hansen has been named the NAIA Special Teams Player of the Week for his performance this past week.

In Saturday's 23-7 victory over NCAA Division III No. 16-ranked Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Hansen made 3 field goals of 17, 53 and 29 yards, capping 3 of the Cougars' first 4 possessions and leading Azusa Pacific to a 9-0 lead early in the second quarter. The 53-yarder is a career-best and is also the second furthest field goal in Cougar history (Brad Kramer made a 54-yarder vs. U.S. International in 1974). Hansen is currently second in the NAIA with 7 field goals made this season. For his career, he has made 30 field goals and is 7 away from Devon Jones (1978-81) school record 36 field goals made.