NORFOLK, Va. – South Carolina State senior offensive tackle Alex Taylor was named the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Offensive Lineman of the Week, while redshirt freshman linebacker BJ Davis was selected as the Rookie of the Week, the conference announced.
 
Davis (LB, 6-2, 189, r-Fr., Blair, S.C.) led the Bulldogs defense with eight total tackles, including four tackles for a loss of 17 yards, an interception, one pass breakup and a quarterback hurry for South Carolina State in a 28-13 win over No. 9 Wofford. The Bulldogs defense had four interceptions and nine tackles for a loss of 32 yards.
 
Taylor (OL, 6-9, 310, Sr., Moncks Corner, S.C.) graded out at a 93 percent for the Bulldogs on Saturday against No. 9 Wofford. Taylor didn't yield any sacks and had four pancake blocks while helping South Carolina State accumulate 276 yards of total offense and score 28 points.
 
Others earning honors were Bethune-Cookman quarterback Akevious Williams was named the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Football Offensive of the Week, while North Carolina A&T State's Jermaine McDaniel was selected as Defensive of the Week. Specialist of the Week honors was North Carolina A&T State's Noel Ruiz, respectively.

OTHER TOP PERFORMERS
Devuntry Hampton (B-CU) had four tackles and an interception for the Wildcats in the MEAC/SWAC Challenge.

Tylik Bethea (DSU) came off the bench and completed 10 of 18 passes for 137 yards and one touchdown.
 
Jahad Neibauer (DSU) totaled 11 tackles with nine being solo tackles and two tackles for a loss of four yards for the Hornets against Delaware.
 
Elijah Bell (NCAT) broke the Aggies' career touchdown receptions record (26) with a one-handed grab in the back of corner of the end zone against No. 21 Elon.
 
DaKendall James (NSU) caught five passes for 101 yards in his Spartans debut, scoring on a 57-yard touchdown reception and also catching a two-point conversion.