Carnine Earns D2Football.com National Special Teams Player of the Week Honors

Lebanon, IL - A perfect afternoon capped by an overtime game-winner has earned Truman Carnine national recognition. The McKendree University freshman kicker was named the D2Football.com National Special Teams Player of the Week on Tuesday following the Bearcats' 46–43 victory over Quincy on Saturday at Leemon Field. Carnine accounted for 14 points in the win, connecting on all three field-goal attempts from 38, 41, and 39 yards while converting each of his five extra-point tries. The Mt. Vernon, Illinois, native also handled kickoff duties, averaging 62.9 yards on eight kicks. His contributions helped McKendree maintain its advantage throughout a back-and-forth...