Beau Freyler

AMES — Beau Freyler has been named the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week, the league office announced Monday.

It is the first conference honor of Freyler’s career.

Freyler led the way for the Cyclone defense with two interceptions to go with a team-leading 11 tackles in a 27-14 ISU victory over TCU on Saturday in Ames. Both of Freyler’s takeaways occurred in the red zone to stop potential scoring drives.

Freyler is the only player in the Big 12 to rank in the top 10 of the league in interceptions (3) and tackles (46) this season.