St. Lawrence University Linebacker Nwaigwe Earns Football's All-East Region Honors

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CANTON, N.Y. (12/10/2013)(readMedia)-- St. Lawrence University linebacker Obinna (Obi) Nwaigwe '14 was named to D3football.com's All-East Region team for his play throughout his senior campaign.

Nwaigwe earned Second Team honors at defensive end, after a banner year that saw the Valley Stream, N.Y., native finish the regular season in the top-5 in the country in both sacks and tackles for a loss. He is the first St. Lawrence selection to the All-Region Team since Trevor Saunders in 2010 (third team). Gerard Bryant '10 was a First Team choice in 2009.

"We are very proud of Obi, as he's very deserving of this honor," said St. Lawrence head football coach Mark Raymond. "He's been a great player and a great teammate throughout his time at St. Lawrence and certainly has a great future ahead of him."

The 2013 All-Region teams are presented by Salem, Virginia's Championship City. The teams were selected in balloting by East Region sports information directors and D3football.com staff. A total of 77 players were chosen out of over 280 nominations.

Nwaigwe led the Liberty League in both sacks, tackles for a loss and forced fumbles. The 6'1", 220 pound defensive end, who made 70 total tackles this season, extended his versatility into coverage, where he had three pass break-ups despite facing consistent double-teams. He dominated the line of scrimmage in critical moments, including 5.0 tackles for a loss and 3.0 sacks in St. Lawrence's first win over Rochester since 1998 (14-10). He also added 3.0 or more tackles for a loss against Coast Guard, Norwich and Springfield, and helped St. Lawrence to seven wins in a season for the first time in 31 years.

The D3football.com All-America team will be announced on Friday, Dec. 20, prior to the Stagg Bowl.

About St. Lawrence University:

Founded in 1856, St. Lawrence University is a private, independent liberal arts institution of about 2,400 students located in Canton, N.Y. The educational opportunities at St. Lawrence inspire students and prepare them to be critical and creative thinkers, to find a compass for their lives and careers, and to pursue knowledge and understanding for the benefit of themselves, humanity and the planet. Through its focus on active engagement with ideas in and beyond the classroom, a St. Lawrence education leads students to make connections that transform lives and communities, from the local to the global.