RICHMOND, Va. – Monmouth University sophomore wide receiver
Josh Derry has been honored by the Coastal Athletic Association as its Co-Offensive Player of the Week, the league office announced Monday.
Derry was pivotal to Monmouth's offensive success in the Hawks' 51-22 victory over Maine, recording seven catches for 227 yards and two touchdowns. His 56-yard touchdown in the third quarter extended the Hawks' lead, while his program-record 94-yard touchdown reception early in the fourth helped seal the CAA win. Derry hauled in the 94-yarder down the left sideline from
Derek Robertson and eclipsed Zach Tredway's previous record 92-yard TD catch against Kennesaw State on Nov. 2, 2019.
His totals on Saturday were all new career highs and his 227 yards were the second-most by an FCS receiver in a game this season and ranked fourth in school history. On the year Derry has 16 grabs for 362 yards and four touchdowns. He is second in the FCS in receiving yards and is tied for second with his four touchdowns.
Monmouth is back in action on Saturday and will travel to Miami for an FBS matchup against FIU. Opening kickoff from Pitbull Stadium is set for 6 p.m. and the game will be broadcast live on ESPN+.