LOCK HAVEN, PA – After delivering a 41-yard field goal with 34 seconds remaining to extend the East Stroudsburg University football team's lead to two possessions, the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference announced on Monday afternoon that
Devin Bartholomew was named the PSAC East Special Teams Athlete of the Week.
Bartholomew, who was named to the AFCA All-America Second Team a season ago, booted his potential final field goal attempt at Eiler-Martin Stadium through the uprights on his Senior Day, lengthening ESU's lead to 37-27 with just 34 seconds remaining. The Vulcans took over possession after a squib kick from Bartholomew, as Cal opted for a 39-yard field goal with 11 seconds remaining to cut the deficit back to seven at 37-30. The Warriors jumped on the ensuing onside kick and kneeled the final seconds away in the victory. The win helped secure the Warriors earn a spot in the upcoming NCAA Division II playoffs.
Additionally, Bartholomew booted three punts for an average of 41.3 yards per punt and a long of 45 yards.
On the season, the Parkland High School graduate has booted five of his seven attempts through the uprights, holding a 3-3 mark from inside 40-yards and is 2-4 from 40-yards and above. He ranks third on the team in scoring with 37 points, booting 22-25 PATs. On punts, the graduate student is averaging 40.02 yards per punt, pinning opponents inside the 20-yard line 15 times.
Bartholomew and the Warriors seek its first NCAA Division II Playoff Appearance victory since 2005 on Saturday at 1:00 p.m. against Slippery Rock.
