CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois cornerback David Miller was named the Missouri Valley Football Conference Defensive Player of the Week, the league announced on Sunday night.

The Columbus, Ohio native had two interceptions for SIU’s defense in a 47-21 win over Indiana State yesterday. A redshirt freshman who has played this season in place of injured All-American James Ceasar, Miller has three interceptions in the last two games.

Southern’s defense limited the Sycamores to 291 yards, much of it coming in the fourth quarter after the Salukis had built a 40-7 lead.  Miller also had four tackles, which included three solo stops.