TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – Indiana State football's Plez Lawrence was named this week's Hannig Construction Indiana State Student-Athlete of the Week, as announced by the athletic department Tuesday afternoon.
Lawrence racked up a career-high 225 total yards and scored three touchdowns (two rushing, one receiving) in the Sycamores' 41-24 season-opening win over McKendree. He averaged more than six yards per carry on his 21 attempts, while averaging better than 20 yards per reception on his four catches. Each of his three touchdowns came in the second half, where the Sycamores outscored McKendree 28-12.