Week 9 Stats: 6 tackles (2 solo), 1 interception, 6 return yards
Battaglia, who was named to the FCS Jerry Rice Award Watch List last week, had another solid defensive performance for Stonehill. Posting six tackles, the first-year linebacker also registered his first career pick which was returned for six yards against first-place Duquesne. The interception stopped the Dukes on the Stonehill 18-yard line on their opening drive of the afternoon. Battaglia ranks second among fellow Skyhawks with 39 tackles this season. This is his second NEC Rookie of the Week award.