Southern's Swope named SoCon Player of Week

STATESBORO -- After rushing for a season-high 137 yards and two touchdowns in a 17-9 win over Wofford, Dominique Swope was named Offensive Player of the Week by the Southern Conference office Monday.

Swope, a Buford High graduate, carried the ball 25 times and scored Georgia Southern's only two touchdowns while rushing for over 100 yards for the eighth time in his career. The sophomore B-Back also extended his rushing touchdown streak to seven-straight games.

The Eagles, who moved up to No. 3 in the latest FCS Coaches Poll, travels to Furman Saturday for a 1:30 p.m. kickoff.

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