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Swider and Anderson named CCIW Football Players of the Week

Wheaton, Ill. - Wheaton College's Justin Swider and Brett Anderson were named the College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) Football Players of the Week on Monday.

Swider (PICTURED ABOVE), a sophomore running back, carried the ball 12 times for 128 yards and two rushing touchdowns during a 49-15 win over Olivet on Saturday to wrap up Wheaton's undefeated non-conference schedule. Swider also had two kick returns for 86 total yards including a long return of 55 yards. He finished with a total of 214 all-purpose yards in the win.

In three games so far this year, Swider has 21 rushes for 210 yards and two touchdowns.

Anderson (#41 PICTURED BELOW), a sophomore, finished with a team-high six tackles including four solo during Wheaton's win over Olivet on Saturday. Anderson also finished with a sack and 1.5 tackles for loss.

This season, Anderson has totaled nine tackles, including 2.5 tackles for a loss and one sack.

Brett Anderson, Jordan Higgins

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