Slippery Rock University running back Chris D’Or has been named the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Western Division Offensive Player of the Week following his first career 100-yard rushing game. D’Or ran for 108 yards on 14 carries and one touchdown on the road at West Chester in The Rock’s 35-14 victory. The sophomore back also caught three passes for 19 yards in the win. D’Or is the second Slippery Rock player to receive the offensive honor in as many weeks.
The Rock jumped seven spots to #11 this week in the latest Division II national poll this week. SRU opened their season ranked #23.
The Rock’s win over West Chester was the 50th career win for head coach Shawn Lutz. He has reached that mark faster than anyone in school history.