MADISON - UW-Stout Polytechnic's
Garrison Jackman and
Chase Pemberton were named WIAC Kwik Trip Athletes of the Week for the week of Oct. 19-25.
Garrison Jackman, a sophomore kicker Litchfield, Minn. was named special teams player of the week. Jackman was perfect on the day, converting field goals from 38 and 45 yards out, while going 4-for-4 on PATs during UW-Stout's 42-39 victory over No. 20-ranked UW-La Crosse. This marked the program's first win against the Eagles since 2011. Additionally, Jackman handled kickoff duties with an average of 54 yards per kick across eight attempts, including three touchbacks.
Chase Pemberton, a freshman quarterback from Andover, Minn., was named offensive player of the week. Pemberton accounted for all five of UW-Stout Polytechnic's touchdowns in their 42-39 upset victory over No. 20-ranked UW-La Crosse, marking the program's first win against the Eagles since 2011. Pemberton finished the game 15-of-27 passing for 261 yards and three touchdowns, while adding 82 yards and two scores on the ground. He was instrumental in the second-half comeback, during which the Blue Devils scored 29 points. His performance included a 33-yard touchdown pass in the third quarter and a 25-yard scoring strike with 6:23 remaining in regulation to secure a late 10-point lead.
