FRISCO, Texas - Nicholls State University running back Jaylon Spears notched his first career weekly honor as the Southland Conference named him Offensive Player of the Week following a second-straight career outing.

A native of New Orleans, Spears rushed for over 150 yards for the second straight game and totaled three touchdowns in the title-clinching win over Lamar. The redshirt sophomore racked up 177 yards rushing on 16 carries with two rushing TDs, and also scored the Colonels' first touchdown on a 29-yard reception. He then broke free for a 69-yard score in the second quarter before adding a 14-yard highlight run in the third.

Spears is the third Colonel to win offensive player of the week this season, joining two-time winner and backfield mate Collin Guggenheim. Spears leads the Southland in rushing in conference at 111 yards per game with an impressive 8.3 yards per carry.

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Nicholls will wrap up the regular season with the annual River Bell Classic against Southeastern on Thursday, Nov. 16. Kickoff at Strawberry Stadium is scheduled for 6 p.m.