Dino Vasso, a sophomore cornerback on the University of New Hampshire football team, was named the co-CAA Defensive Player of the Week for his defensive efforts in UNH's 45-25 victory over Hofstra on Saturday. 

Vasso (pictured) made a team-high 12 tackles in the game -- including one for a loss of 7 yards -- and forced a fumble. He had two of New Hampshire's five interceptions in the contest, and returned his fourth-quarter interception 66 yards for a touchdown.

The Wildcat defense forced seven Pride turnovers

Vasso is the third Wildcat to earn CAA Defensive Player of the Week honors this season. He joins Hugo Souza who won the honor following the Army game, and Ryan Hinds, who was selected after UNH's victory over Towson.

Vasso and his teammates return to action Saturday at Villanova (3:30 p.m.). The contest can be seen live on CN8.