CARMEL, Ind. – Junior Ben Lafferty was named the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Week announced Monday afternoon.
 
Lafferty helped propel the Panthers to their first victory of the season, defeating Alma on the road 24-23. The junior blocked a crucial field goal as time expired in the contest, wreaking havoc on the Scots kicker. Ben finished the contest with five total stops, three tackles for loss, and a sack for a loss of 11 yards. 
 
Hanover returns to action on Saturday, Oct. 4 when they open HCAC action at Rose-Hulman.