CASTLETON, Vermont - Husson junior safety Kenny Sweet and freshman defensive end Elvin Suazo have been named the Eastern Collegiate Football Conference (ECFC) Defensive Player and Rookie of the Week, respectively, the league office announced Monday.
Sweet totaled three interceptions, tying the school's single-game record set by Adam Scott and Chad Bennett (twice), all done in 2004. Sweet's 100 yards on interception returns is second most in a game next to Scott. The Portland, Maine, native's 225 career return yards are now most in school history, breaking Scott's previous mark of 210.
Suazo tied for a team-high five tackles in helping Husson limit the Alfred State (N.Y.) to just 41 yards of total offense and six first downs. In a return trip to his homestate, the Lincoln, N.Y., product was a part of an Eagle defense that forced four turnovers and held Afred State to 1-for-17 on third down.
The Eagles defeated the Pioneers 44-2 on Saturday.
Husson is off for two weeks and returns to the field Saturday, Oct. 3, against Castleton (Vt.) on Homecoming. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. ET at Winkin Sports Complex.