MOUNT VERNON – Cornell senior safety Joshua Martin has been selected to the D3football.com Team of the Week following a superb defensive effort in Saturday's 42-28 Homecoming win over Ripon.
 
Martin was among four defensive backs chosen for the national weekly honor. He's the first Ram to earn the award since defensive end Julius Jenkins in Week 2 of last season.  
 
Martin collected two more interceptions against the Red Hawks, boosting his season total to five which is second-most in NCAA Division III. He also recorded four solo tackles in leading a defense that posted a first-half shutout, 35-0.
 
Martin's first pick came in the end zone for a touchback early in the second quarter. He sealed the victory with an interception in Cornell territory with 1:42 left in regulation.
 
Martin has eight interceptions in his past 13 games. He has totaled 11 interceptions for his career.
 
The Rams (2-3 overall, 1-2 MWC) are back in action Saturday to face Chicago (3-1 overall, 2-0 MWC) at 1 p.m. in Chicago, Ill.