Defensive Player of the Week
Quinn Swanson, Providence (Mont.)
Guard – Junior – Spokane, Wash.
Swanson delivered an outstanding all-around performance as Providence opened the 2026-27 season with a weekend split (1-1 record) over Bushnell (Ore.) and Walla Walla (Wash.).
Swanson averaged 11.5 rebounds, including 8.0 defensive rebounds per game, while collecting six steals for the Argos. He also averaged 22.0 points and 5.0 assists per contest.
He opened the season with 23 points, nine defensive rebounds, six assists and three steals in Providence's 96-92 setback over Bushnell on Oct. 30.
Swanson followed with a double-double of 21 points and 14 rebounds in the UP’s 94-77 victory over Walla Walla on Oct. 31. He grabbed seven defensive rebounds, dished out four assists and collected three steals.
For the week, Swanson totaled 44 points, 23 rebounds, including 16 defensive boards, 10 assists and six steals.
This is Swanson’s first career Erck Hotels / Frontier Conference weekly award.