Solano's Two INTs, 14 Tackles for IWU Claim NAIA Defensive Player of the Week

Solano’s Two INTs, 14 Tackles for IWU Claim NAIA Defensive Player of the Week

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November 3, 2025

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Vincie Solano is the NAIA Football Defensive Player of the Week after recording a game-high 14 tackles and a pair of interceptions in Indiana Wesleyan’s 56-48 win over Taylor (Ind.).

Solano, a senior safety, picked Taylor quarterback Alex Amburgy on the Trojans’ opening drive, and in the fourth quarter, he intercepted Damon Hockett, keeping the game tied, 48-48 to set up a go-ahead scoring drive for the Wildcats, four possessions later.

Indiana Wesleyan returns home Saturday, hosting Lawrence Tech (Mich.), as Solano will celebrate Senior Day. Kickoff is slated for Noon.

NAIA Football Players of the Week are announced Monday afternoons at NAIA.org.

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