Racers football claims OVC weekly honors

Murray State quarterback Drew Anderson was named the Ohio Valley Conference Offensive Player and Newcomer of the Week Sunday. The senior from Orlinda, CA threw for five touchdowns and ran for another in the Racers 45-21 win over Tennessee State Saturday. Anderson was 33-51 for 348 yards passing and rushed 10 times for 63 yards in the win.

Racer placekicker Gabriel Vincente was named OVC Co Specialist of the Week. The Miami, FL junior kicked a 47 yard field goal and was six for six on extra points in Saturday’s win over Tennessee State. Murray State travels to Eastern Kentucky this Saturday.