HARRISONBURG, Va. (JMU Athletics) – James Madison kicker Morgan Suarez has been named the Sun Belt Conference Special Teams Player of the Week, the league announced on Monday.

Suarez made four field goals and tied a career high with 18 total points in the Dukes’ 54-23 win at Southern Miss on Nov. 5. He went 4-for-4 on field goal attempts, making kicks from 32, 31, 40 and 34 yards out. Additionally, he made all six of his extra-point tries.

The performance marked the second time Suarez has made four field goals in a game this season. The Wellington, Florida, native also accomplished the feat on Sept. 26, at Old Dominion.

For the season, Suarez is 17-of-22 on field-goal attempts, with a long of 47. He ranks No. 7 nationally and No. 1 in the Sun Belt with 100 points scored, which is good for No. 9 in single-season JMU history.

Suarez also sits No. 3 in single-season JMU history in made field goals, as well as No. 6 in career field goals (31).

The honor is the first of Suarez’s career and the third time a Duke has been named the conference’s special teams player of the week this season. Punter Patrick Rea earned the accolade on Sept. 21, while wide receiver Michael Scott was honored on Sept. 14.

JMU takes on UConn on Saturday, Nov. 14, in its final road game of the regular season. Kickoff is set for noon ET, and the game will air live on the JMU Radio Network.

— JMU Athletics —