KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Missouri Southern football kicker Asher Huffman has been named the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA) Special Teams Athlete of the Week following a standout performance in the Lions' 21–19 victory over Upper Iowa.

Huffman delivered a flawless performance in the kicking game, converting all three of his extra-point attempts while consistently helping Missouri Southern win the field-position battle on kickoffs.

The sophomore from Kansas City, Missouri, was perfect on all three PAT attempts following Missouri Southern touchdowns. He connected after Jackson Marrs' 30-yard touchdown run in the first quarter, after Narkel LeFlore's one-yard touchdown run in the third quarter and after Isaiah Green's 80-yard touchdown reception in the fourth quarter. His three successful extra points accounted for three points in the Lions' victory.

Huffman also excelled on kickoff duty, recording four kickoffs for 260 yards while averaging 65.0 yards per kickoff. All four of his kicks resulted in touchbacks.

MIAA Football Athlete of the Week Award Winners:
Offensive: Jordan Pachot, Central Missouri
Defensive: Landon Boss, Emporia State
Special Teams: Asher Huffman, Missouri Southern

NEXT: MSSU Football next heads to Northwest Missouri on Sept. 19 to open MIAA play following a bye week. Kickoff is set for 1:30 p.m., CT in Maryville, Missouri.
 
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