Delta State wide receiver Chance Dennis (SR, 6-3, 208, Houston, TX) is the Gulf South Conference Offensive Player of the Week for the period ending September 18th.
Dennis is DSU’s first Player of the Week for 2011, leading the Statesmen to a 47-32, come-from-behind road victory over Arkansas Tech. The senior tallied career-highs in catches (12) and yards (155), while also hauling in three touchdowns. The Houston, TX native’s final touchdown proved to be the game-winner, as he caught a 33-yarder with 9:22 remaining in the contest. Dennis’ reception and receiving numbers were the highest by a GSC player in a game this season.