Small School Players of the Week - Week Twelve

By JOSH BUCHANAN - SMALL SCHOOL INSIDER

OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

RB Edwin Gowins, Stony Brook
Gowins churned out 250 yards and three scores on just 20 carries to lead Stony Brook over VMI in a 40-26 victory. This after Gowins put up a 278-yard and three score effort the week before. His 250 yards against VMI was the second best rushing day in Big South history. He averaged 12.5 yards per carry.

DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

S Ryan Barnes, Harvard
Barnes had a spectacular effort with three interceptions in the Crimson’s 24-21 win over Penn. This was his first game since suffering a shoulder stinger on Oct. 25th and it was the best of his career. He also had three pass breakups to finish with six passes defended and added five tackles, four of them solo stops. The first pick came in the end zone to kill an eight-minute drive by Penn and the second set up a 20-yard field goal in the third quarter.

SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK

K Matt Partain, Holy Cross
Partain nailed field goals from 23 and 32 yards out in the second half to key a comeback win from 13 down. He hit the game winning PAT with six seconds left to give the Crusaders the 27-26 victory. Partain finished with nine points and hit all three of his extra points. He now leads the team in scoring with 75 points.

Photo Credit: Harvard Athletic Communications