IRVING, Texas (Oct. 3, 2016) – Junior linebacker Anthony Wint has been named the Conference USA Defensive Player of the Week for the week ending Oct. 2 the league announced on Monday.
Wint tied a season-high in tackles with 12 on Saturday night to help FIU defeat rival Florida Atlantic, 33-31, and guide the Panthers to their first win of the season. The Homestead, Florida, native also had a tackle for loss and forced a key fumble in the third quarter that led to an FIU touchdown.
Wint, who has recorded double-digit tackles in three-straight games as well as in four of the team's five outings on the year, anchored a defense that made a number of crucial stops versus the Owls as FIU claimed this year's Shula Bowl Trophy.