FRISCO, Texas – Lamar University senior running back Parker Jenkins has been named Southland Conference Offensive Player of the Week announced league officials Monday morning. Jenkins receives the honor for his efforts in helping LU defeat No. 2 Stephen F. Austin Saturday in Beaumont. It marks the first time in his career that Jenkins has received the honor.
 
As a team, the Cardinals have received six SLC Player of the Week honors this season, including one in each of the past two weeks. It is also the 26^th time under head coach Pete Rossomando that a Cardinal has received the honor (17 special teams, five defensive and four offensive).
 
Jenkins had a career night carrying the football as Lamar defeated the Lumberjacks, 45-28. The Houston, Texas native carried the ball 30 times for 145 yards and three touchdowns – all three numbers are career highs. He scored on runs of 3,13 and 4 yards. Just for good measure he also hauled in a 16-yard pass.
 
For the night, the Cardinals recorded 488 yards of offense with 181 of those yards coming on the ground. Due to Jenkins' success, the Cardinals managed to keep SFA's defense on the field. Lamar held onto the ball 12 minutes longer than the Lumberjacks.
 
Saturday's victory moved the Cardinals into a tie for first place in the Southland standings with just two weeks remaining in the regular season. The Cardinals will look to defend their place in the standings Saturday when they host East Texas A&M on Senior Day. The contest against the Lions will kick off at 3 p.m. from Provost Umphrey Stadium.