Richt named Offensive Player of the Week

ROCK HILL, S.C.-- Mars Hill quarterback Jon Richt has been named the South Atlantic Conference Offensive Player of the Week, which was announced by the league office Monday.

Richt set Mars Hill single-game records in passing attempts (52), completions (33) and yards (370) in helping the Lions to a 35-28 victory over Catawba on Homecoming. The senior threw four touchdown passes and completed passes to seven different receivers. Behind Richt, Mars Hill has won five straight games and is in first place in the SAC.

On the season, Richt has thrown for 1,775 yards and 19 touchdown strikes. He ranks second in the conference in touchdowns, and third in passing yards.

Wingate's Jared Seate was named the SAC Defensive Player of the Week, while Carson-Newman's Curt Duncan was named SAC Special Teams Player of the Week.

Mars Hill will travel to South Atlantic Conference rival Lenoir-Rhyne for a 2:00 p.m. kickoff this Saturday, Oct. 20.