TRAFFORD, Pa. (Sept. 8)- Junior Saint Vincent football wide receiver Chris Downs was named the Presidents Athletic Conference Player of the Week.

Downs was a huge part of the Bearcats 28-7 season opening victory against Hilbert this past weekend.

The junior receiver caught six passes for 100 yards, including two touchdowns in the win against the Hawks. 

Downs caught a nine-yard scoring toss to double SVC's lead to 14-0 in the second quarter and his 11-yard touchdown reception from quarterback Jake Phillips accounted for the final score in Saint Vincent's win. Three of his other receptions went for first downs, including a 50-yard catch the play before his TD reception in the fourth quarter.

Downs and Saint Vincent return to action on Saturday, September 13 as they travel to Wooster for a non-conference game. Kickoff is slated for 1 p.m. on Saturday afternoon.