WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. – Monmouth University redshirt sophomore running back Elijah Jennings has been named the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) Offensive Player of the Week, the league announced Monday.
 
Jennings turned in a career performance in Monmouth's 34-21 victory over Bryant Saturday, rushing for a career-high 175 yards and two touchdowns on 24 carries. He also added one reception for six yards as the Hawks totaled 319 yards on the ground in the win.
 
Jennings found the end zone twice in the first half, scoring on runs of 18 and 37 yards, both coming on direct snaps. His 18-yard touchdown opened the scoring on Monmouth's first drive, while his second score extended the Hawks' lead in the second quarter.
 
The 175-yard performance marked Jennings' second 100-yard rushing game of the season and the second multi-touchdown game of his career. He now ranks third in the CAA with 821 rushing yards, trailing only teammate Kenny Smith Jr. (910) and Elon's McDowell-Moore.
 
Jennings becomes the first Hawk to earn CAA Offensive Player of the Week honors this season, joining Monmouth's growing list of weekly award winners.
 
The Hawks return to action Saturday when they host North Carolina A&T (4-5, 3-2 CAA) at 12 p.m. at Kevin Callahan Field at Kessler Stadium.

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