MARQUETTE, Mich. – Northern Michigan defensive lineman Nathan Pralle earned GLIAC Defensive Player of the Week honors after helping lead the Wildcats to a 45-12 win at Wayne State.

Pralle recorded a season-high two sacks and three tackles for loss, totaling six tackles on the afternoon, while adding a pass breakup. He recorded a tackle for loss on the opening play of the game before adding a sack to force a three-and-out. He tallied his second sack on Wayne State's following drive, helping set the tone early for the Wildcats.

The sophomore from Sarasota, Florida, has 39 tackles and 2.5 sacks this season.