Sept. 1, 2008

Stony Brook, N.Y. - Freshman Edwin Gowins (Bellport, N.Y.) is the Stony Brook Athlete of the Week after his performance in the football game against Colgate on Saturday. Gowins rushed for a team-high 147 yards and a pair of touchdowns in his debut with the Seawolves, earning Big South Rookie of the Week honors. On his first collegiate carry, he went the distance for a 22-yard score in the first quarter that put Stony Book ahead, 14-3. He added another 20-yard scoring run that provided SBU's final points of the game. Five of his runs were for 10-or-more yards, including a 57-yard effort. Gowins' average of 12.2 yards per carry is the third-best single-game average at SBU.