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Lawry Named Conference USA Offensive Player of the Week

Lawry Named Conference USA Offensive Player of the WeekLawry Named Conference USA Offensive Player of the Week

IRVING, Texas – Old Dominion University running back Ray Lawry was named the Conference USA Offensive Player of the Week, the conference office announced on Monday.

A native of Woolwich, N.J, Lawry carried 28 times for 223 yards and four touchdowns, including the game-winning 45-yard score with 1:57 left, to give Old Dominion a 38-34 victory over Eastern Michigan on Saturday.

Lawry’s 223 yards leads the nation while his four touchdowns is tied for nation’s lead with East Carolina’s Chris Hairston.

A sophomore, Lawry reached career-highs in carries and rushing yards and was just one yard shy of ODU’s single-game record. The four touchdowns tied his own record that he also shares with Thomas DeMarco.

Lawry and the Monarchs host Norfolk State on Saturday in the home opener at 7 p.m. on ASN.