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Pitt’s Alexandre Named ACC Defensive Lineman of the Week
11/7/2022 1:00:00 PM | Football
PITTSBURGH—Pitt defensive end Deslin Alexandre has been named the ACC's Defensive Lineman of the Week for his performance in the Panthers' 19-9 victory over Syracuse this past weekend.
Alexandre led a dominant defensive effort against the No. 20 Orange by compiling a career-high seven tackles, 2.5 quarterback sacks and a pass breakup. The 6-foot-4, 275-pound senior iced the game when he sacked Carlos Del Rio-Wilson in the end zone for a safety, giving Pitt a two-score advantage with 1:35 left.
The Panthers limited Syracuse to 145 total yards, including a mere 25 on the ground. Syracuse's Sean Tucker, who entered the game as the ACC's second-leading rusher at 94.8 yards per game, was limited to just 19 yards on 10 carries.
On the year, Alexandre has collected 23 tackles, five tackles for loss, 4.5 quarterback sacks, six QB hurries and two pass breakups. The two-time team captain has been a vital contributor for a Pitt defensive unit that ranks 10th nationally in sacks (3.22 per game), 17th against the run (109.4 yards per game) and 26th in total defense (328.2 yards per game).
The Panthers (5-4, 2-3 ACC) play at Virginia (3-6, 1-5) this week. The game will be an ACC Network telecast and kick off at noon.
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Alexandre led a dominant defensive effort against the No. 20 Orange by compiling a career-high seven tackles, 2.5 quarterback sacks and a pass breakup. The 6-foot-4, 275-pound senior iced the game when he sacked Carlos Del Rio-Wilson in the end zone for a safety, giving Pitt a two-score advantage with 1:35 left.
The Panthers limited Syracuse to 145 total yards, including a mere 25 on the ground. Syracuse's Sean Tucker, who entered the game as the ACC's second-leading rusher at 94.8 yards per game, was limited to just 19 yards on 10 carries.
On the year, Alexandre has collected 23 tackles, five tackles for loss, 4.5 quarterback sacks, six QB hurries and two pass breakups. The two-time team captain has been a vital contributor for a Pitt defensive unit that ranks 10th nationally in sacks (3.22 per game), 17th against the run (109.4 yards per game) and 26th in total defense (328.2 yards per game).
The Panthers (5-4, 2-3 ACC) play at Virginia (3-6, 1-5) this week. The game will be an ACC Network telecast and kick off at noon.
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