NCCU’s Mitchell, Olivo Earn MEAC Football Weekly Awards

NORFOLK, Va. – North Carolina Central University senior offensive lineman Robert Mitchell and junior kicker Adrian Olivo earned weekly Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference awards for their efforts during a 22-20 road win over Tennessee Tech University on Nov. 19.

Mitchell captured his second MEAC Offensive Lineman of the Week award of the season, while Olivo collected his fourth MEAC Specialist of the Week honor.

Mitchell (OL, 6-3, 305, Sr., Millsboro, Del.) graded out at 95% against Tennessee Tech, playing a pivotal part in the Eagles’ offense collecting a total of 359 yards, including 216 on the ground. He tallied 11 pancake blocks to end the day.

Olivo (K, 5-10, 185, Jr., Plant City, Fla.) made all three of his field goal attempts, including a 36-yard game-winning field goal as time expired, as the Eagles improved to 9-2 on the season.

The MEAC champions, under the direction of head coach and NCCU alumnus Trei Oliver, now prepare to take on the winner of the SWAC championship game in the Cricket Celebration Bowl on Dec. 17 in Atlanta. Visit TheCelebrationBowl.com for ticket and hotel information.

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