Wednesday, November 08, 2006

Hansen Claims MAAC Co-Player of the Week Honors

Poughkeepsie) - Marist junior running back Adam Hansen (Monroe Township, N.J.) has been named MAAC Co-Player of the Week by the league office Monday after leading the Marist football squad to a 35-18 victory over Saint Peter's Saturday evening at Leonidoff Field.

Hansen's four touchdowns (all in the first half) tied the school record for touchdowns in a game held by the late J.J. Allen, Jovan Rhodes and teammate Obozua Ehikioya (West Hempstead, N.Y.). He finished with 44 yards rushing on 13 carries.

For the season, Hansen is Marist's leading rusher with 294 yards on 55 carries (5.3 ypc) and six touchdowns.

Marist (3-6 overall, 2-1 MAAC) will head to Georgetown Saturday for a 1 p.m. kickoff.

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