COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – University of Hawai'i sophomore defensive back Peter Manuma was selected as the Mountain West's Defensive Player of the Week after helping lead the Rainbow Warrior to a 27-13 victory over Air Force last Saturday.
 
The 'Ewa Beach, O'ahu native tallied a career-high 12 tackles (seven solo) along with his third interception of the season. His fourth-quarter pick marked the second straight game recording an interception and the fifth of his career. The 12 tackles were tied for the most by a Rainbow Warrior this season.
 
Manuma and the UH defense finished the game with four takeaways – three interceptions and one fumble recovery. The Warriors limited the Falcons to a UH opponent-low 13 points and held the nation's leading rushing team to 80 yards below their season average.
 
Manuma is UH's first player of the week this season and first defensive honoree since the 2021 season. Wide receiver Pofele Ashlock was named Freshman of the Week twice earlier this season.
 
In addition to Manuma, this week's honorees include San Jose State running back Kairee Robinson (offensive), UNLV placekicker Jose Pizano (special teams), and UNLV quarterback Jayden Maiava (freshman).