Brockport, NY – Derrion Battle was named the Empire 8 Football Co-Offensive Player of the Week for his performance in Brockport's win over Alfred University.
 
Battle led the way for the Brockport offense with a career-best, three-touchdown performance in a 28-3 win over Alfred University Saturday. Totaling 69 yards on 17 carries, the first-year back scored a pair of rushing touchdowns. The first time in his young collegiate career he ran for two in the same game.
 
Battle then went on to score a third touchdown, as a receiver this time, to set a new career-high in scores for a single game. He added a total of three receptions for 19 yards and a score in the pass game. The engine for the offense, Battle totaled three touchdowns and 88 yards on 20 touches for the Golden Eagles.
 
For the season, the freshman back now has 676 rushing yards, 134 receiving yards, and nine total touchdowns (7 rushing TDs). Averaging 7.12 yards per carry for the year, Battle ranks 11^th in the nation.
 
The Golden Eagles return home to Bob Boozer Field this Saturday to take on No. 10 Cortland for a crucial E8 matchup. Kickoff is set for 12pm.