NORFOLK, Va. – North Carolina Central University freshman running back Gino Addison was named the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Rookie of the Week, the conference announced Monday.
 
Addison delivered the best performance of his young collegiate career during NCCU's Homecoming contest against William & Mary on Saturday. The Starke, Florida, native carried the ball 22 times for a career-high 169 yards, averaging 7.7 yards per carry with a long run of 40 yards.
 
The Middleburg High School product also caught four passes for 43 yards, finishing the afternoon with a game-high 212 all-purpose yards. Addison's performance helped the Eagles rush for a season-high 282 yards and compile 439 yards of total offense.
 
The honor is the first MEAC weekly award of Addison's career. He becomes the fifth different Eagle to receive a conference weekly honor this season, joining Nelson Layne, Riley Daniels, Plez Lawrence and Joshua Truesdale.
 
NCCU (2-5) has an open date this week before beginning MEAC play on Friday, Oct. 23, against Delaware State in Dover, Delaware. Kickoff is scheduled for 5 p.m. at Alumni Stadium, and the game will air live on ESPN2.
 
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