NORFOLK, Va. – North Carolina Central University freshman running back Gino Addison has been named the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Rookie of the Week, the conference announced Monday.

Addison rushed for 174 yards on 18 carries in NCCU's 29-28 comeback victory over Norfolk State on Saturday at William "Dick" Price Stadium. The Starke, Florida, native averaged 9.7 yards per attempt as the Eagles overcame a 14-point halftime deficit and scored the winning touchdown with 27 seconds remaining.

Saturday's performance marked Addison's third 100-yard rushing effort in the past four games. The Middleburg High School product has accumulated 637 rushing yards during that stretch, including a career-high 214 yards and two touchdowns at Delaware State.

Through eight appearances this season, Addison leads the MEAC with 88.8 rushing yards per game. He has carried the ball 101 times for 710 yards and three touchdowns while averaging 7.0 yards per attempt.

This is Addison's third MEAC Rookie of the Week honor of the season. He previously received the award following a 169-yard performance against William & Mary and again after his 214-yard outing against Delaware State. His performance against the Hornets also earned him MEAC Offensive Player of the Week, Stats Perform FCS National Freshman Player of the Week and BOXTOROW HBCU National Co-Player of the Week recognition.

Addison helped NCCU rush for 221 yards against Norfolk State. Quarterback Joshua Jones accounted for four touchdowns, including a 26-yard scoring pass to Mehki Wall that gave the Eagles their first lead with 27 seconds remaining.

The victory was NCCU's third consecutive win and improved the Eagles to 5-5 overall and 3-0 in conference play. NCCU remains tied with South Carolina State atop the MEAC standings.

The Eagles travel to Orangeburg, South Carolina, for a first-place showdown against South Carolina State on Saturday, Nov. 14. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. at Oliver C. Dawson Stadium, and the game will air live on ESPN+.

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