Missouri S&T senior quarterback Tyler Swart, University of Indianapolis junior linebacker Joe Lambright, and McKendree University junior wide receiver/return specialist Matt Cole have been named the Great Lakes Valley Conference Players of the Week in football, it was announced by the league office Monday. 


SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Matt Cole, McKendree
Jr., WR/RS, Chicago, Illinois
Major:  Sport Management
Team Result: 49-20 loss vs. Missouri S&T

• Piled up 253 all-purpose yards on the day, including 211 kick return yards, averaging 52.8 yards on four attempts
• Had a 62-yard return late in the second quarter before posting a 97-yard kick return for a touchdown during the third quarter
• Also recorded a punt return for 26 yards
• In addition to his special teams prowess, he scored the Bearcats’ first touchdown of the day on a 9-yard run
• Earns his first career Special Teams Player of the Week award
• Last McKendree Special Teams Player of the Week:  Monte Wolke (9/3/18)