Bluefield, WV – Following an explosive 45-42 conference victory on the road against Shaw, four Big Blue earned Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) weekly honors.

Quarterback Rishon Holmes, wide receiver Julian Crawley, offensive lineman Ahmad Wilson and Kicker Eli Adams were all recognized for their performance in the high-scoring thriller.

Holmes completed 10-of-22 passes for 172 yards and three touchdowns while also scoring three touchdowns on the ground with 158 rushing yards on 11 carried. Holmes' performance was highlighted by touchdown runs of 67 and 43 yards.

Crawley served as Holmes' primary deep threat, hauling in four receptions for 95 yards and two touchdowns, which included a game-opening 59-yard touchdown in the first quarter.

Wilson anchored the Big Blue line, paving the way for a massive 480-yard offensive output that featured 308 rushing yards and 25 first downs.

Adams contributed heavily to the scoring column for the Big Blue, converting all six of his extra-point attempts, drilling a 40-yard field goal as time expired in the first half, and picking up 25 yards on a fake-punt to keep a drive alive.