BREVARD, N.C. - Sophomore defensive back Brandon Broughton was named as the USA South Conference Football Defensive Player of the Week following Brevard College's 35-32 victory over Southern Virginia on Homecoming.
 
Broughton, a second-year Tornado from Lawrenceville, Georgia, matched his season and career high with 10 total tackles (five solo, five assisted), an interception, two pass breakups, and one and a half tackles for loss. The performance marked the second time this season that Broughton notched double-digit tackles
 
Halfway through the 2025 season, Broughton has registered 33 total tackles (23 solo, 10 assisted), with four and a half tackles for loss, a fumble recovery, an interception, and three pass breakups. Broughton's 33 total tackles is tied for the team lead.
 
BC will now prepare for a conference road test this Saturday at 1 p.m. in LaGrange, Georgia against LaGrange College.
 
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