CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Fayetteville State University's Jason Melton II and Zyking Patillo have been recognized by the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) for their outstanding defensive performances, earning CIAA Linebacker of the Week and CIAA Defensive Back of the Week honors, respectively. 

Melton, a redshirt sophomore sports management athlete from Gastonia, NC, turned in one of the top defensive performances in the conference, recording a game-high 19 total tackles, including eight solo stops and 11 assisted tackles, while adding 2.5 tackles for loss. The junior linebacker was a constant presence around the football and played a pivotal role in helping the Broncos secure a 21-17 victory over Bowie State on Senior Day. 

Patillo, a freshman from Havelock, NC, continued his impressive freshman season with another strong showing in the secondary. The defensive back finished with eight total tackles, including four solo tackles and four assists, helping limit the Bulldogs' offensive production and providing key support to a Broncos defense that delivered timely stops throughout the contest. 

Fayetteville State now turns its attention to the final regular season game against Winston-Salem State in Winston-Salem, NC on Saturday, November 7 at 1:30 PM.