“Kevin Swint Named Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Week After Georgia State Upset Win Against Vanderbilt”
Georgia State linebacker Kevin Swint has been named Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Week after his standout performance in the Panthers’ 36-32 upset win against Vanderbilt. Swint’s impact was key in securing the victory against the SEC competitors, with his forced fumble and two sacks setting the defensive momentum for the game.
In the first drive of the game, Swint forced a fumble that led to a 7-yard gain for Georgia State, setting them up to score the first points of the game. He went on to record his second sack of the game in the fourth quarter, further solidifying the Panthers’ defensive efforts. Swint also contributed eight tackles and two pass breakups, including a crucial play on 4th-and-3 in the fourth quarter that set up the Panthers for a significant lead over Vanderbilt.
Following this impressive performance, Swint and the Panthers will have a bye week before facing in-state rivals Georgia Southern on September 28 at Canter Parc Credit Union Stadium. Fans are eager to see if Swint can continue his strong defensive showing in the upcoming game.
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