INDIANAPOLIS – UIndy football linebacker Alvin Contreras and kicker/punter Andrew Herron have been named the Great Lakes Valley Conference/Athletic Solutions Players of the Week in football, it was announced by the league office Monday. The duo helped the Greyhounds earn a 33-26 comeback win versus No. 20 Ashland over the weekend.

 
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Alvin Contreras 
So. | LB | Indianapolis, Ind.
Major: Sport Management
Team Result: 33-26 W vs. #20 Ashland (9/13)

• Recovered two fumbles, returning both for touchdowns
  • Recorded a 43-yard, scoop-and-score touchdown in second quarter
  • Pounced on loose ball in the endzone to notch second touchdown as time expired in fourth quarter
• Nabbed first career interception in fourth quarter to set up go-ahead score
• Racked up eight tackles, including five solo stops
• Earns first career Defensive Player of the Week Award
• Last Greyhounds' Defensive Player of the Week: Clay Schulte (11/11/24)

 
SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Andrew Herron 
Fr. | K/P | Hebron, Ky.
Major: Sport Management
Team Result: 33-26 W vs. #20 Ashland (9/13)

• Punted nine times, racking up 369 yards
  • Landed five punts inside the 20 yard line
  • Boomed three 50-plus yard punts
• Converted all three extra-point attempts
• Earns first career Special Teams Player of the Week Award
• Last Greyhounds' Special Teams Player of the Week: Markez Gillam (11/11/24)