NORFOLK, Va. – North Carolina Central University freshman center Torricelli Simpkins III and sophomore kicker Adrian Olivo have captured MEAC football weekly awards for their performances during a 45-27 victory at Howard University, the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference announced on Monday.
 
Simpkins (6-3, 300, Fr., Charlotte, N.C.) has been selected as the MEAC Offensive Lineman of the Week after helping to pave the way for 530 yards of total offense (the most by NCCU vs. a MEAC foe since 2012), including 293 rushing yards and six rushing touchdowns (the most by NCCU in more than 20 years). In 70 snaps, the center achieved the team's best overall grade of 88% with two pancake blocks, while not committing a penalty or surrendering a sack.
 
Olivo (5-10, 160, So., Plant City, Fla.) has been named MEAC Specialist of the Week after contributing nine points to the NCCU victory by connecting on a 24-yard field goal and all six extra-point kicks. This is the third time this season Olivo has earn the conference's weekly award.
 
NCCU (5-5, 3-1 MEAC) closes out its season on Saturday, Nov. 20, hosting Delaware State at 2 p.m. inside O'Kelly-Riddick Stadium. An Eagles' win and a victory by Norfolk State over South Carolina State would give NCCU a share of the MEAC championship. For tickets, call the NCCU Ticket Office at 919-530-6530 or visit NCCUEaglePride.com.