Wake Forest’s Zach Thompson named ACC Player of the Week
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Wake Forest defensive end Zach Thompson has been named the Atlantic Coast Conference’s Defensive Lineman of the Week for his efforts in the Demon Deacons’ 49-37 win over Army on Sept. 22.
Thompson, a 6-5, 255-pound redshirt junior defensive end from Ashburn, VA (Stone Bridge) recorded a career-high 12 tackles and tied for the team high vs. Army. Thompson had seven solo stops and five assists vs. the Black Knights.
The win improved Wake Forest’s record to 3-1 on the season. The Deacons will host Duke this Saturday at 12:30 at BB&T Field.
