University of Memphis Athletics
Anderson Jr. Named TSWA Player of the Week
Oct 22, 2024 | Football
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – University of Memphis senior running back Mario Anderson Jr. was named Tennessee Sports Writers Association (TSWA) Offensive Player of the Week on Tuesday, the association announced.
Anderson Jr. led the Tigers offensively in a wild 52-44 win over North Texas on Saturday at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, rushing for 183 yards on 22 carries while tying a program record with four rushing touchdowns. He added five receptions for 27 yards to total 210 yards in the win.
The Doak Walker Award candidate's 100-yard rushing effort against North Texas was his fourth of the season. Anderson Jr. ranks sixth nationally with 13 total touchdowns. His 639 rushing yards on the season rank 27th in the country.
Anderson Jr. was previously named to the American Athletic Conference's Weekly Honor Roll on Monday for his performance.
The Tigers are back at home on Saturday, Oct. 26 to host Charlotte (3-4, 2-1 AAC) for Homecoming at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium with kick scheduled for 11 a.m. CT on ESPNU. $11 tickets are available to the Charlotte game to celebrate 11-consecutive years of bowl eligibility for the Tigers.
Single-game tickets for the 2024 season can be found at THIS LINK.
The Pick Three Mini Plan is an additional option available that gives fans the flexibility to pick from any three Tiger home football games during the 2024 season at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, starting at just $69.
To catch all of the action during the 2024 Memphis Football season, fans can also purchase season tickets at GoTigersGo.com, in person at the Memphis Ticket Office or by calling the office at (901) 678-2331.
How to follow the Tigers: For complete information on Memphis Tigers Football, visit www.GoTigersGo.com and follow the team's social media channels on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
Anderson Jr. led the Tigers offensively in a wild 52-44 win over North Texas on Saturday at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, rushing for 183 yards on 22 carries while tying a program record with four rushing touchdowns. He added five receptions for 27 yards to total 210 yards in the win.
The Doak Walker Award candidate's 100-yard rushing effort against North Texas was his fourth of the season. Anderson Jr. ranks sixth nationally with 13 total touchdowns. His 639 rushing yards on the season rank 27th in the country.
Anderson Jr. was previously named to the American Athletic Conference's Weekly Honor Roll on Monday for his performance.
The Tigers are back at home on Saturday, Oct. 26 to host Charlotte (3-4, 2-1 AAC) for Homecoming at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium with kick scheduled for 11 a.m. CT on ESPNU. $11 tickets are available to the Charlotte game to celebrate 11-consecutive years of bowl eligibility for the Tigers.
Single-game tickets for the 2024 season can be found at THIS LINK.
The Pick Three Mini Plan is an additional option available that gives fans the flexibility to pick from any three Tiger home football games during the 2024 season at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, starting at just $69.
To catch all of the action during the 2024 Memphis Football season, fans can also purchase season tickets at GoTigersGo.com, in person at the Memphis Ticket Office or by calling the office at (901) 678-2331.
How to follow the Tigers: For complete information on Memphis Tigers Football, visit www.GoTigersGo.com and follow the team's social media channels on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
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