NORFOLK, Va. – Hampton University sophomore offensive lineman Vincent Harper was named Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Offensive Lineman of the Week, the conference office announced on Monday.

Harper (Belle Glade, Fla.) graded out at 96 percent on his assignments in Saturday's 30-27 overtime win over North Carolina Central – which marked the first time the Pirates (4-3, 2-2 MEAC) had won their Homecoming game since 2006.

He anchored the Pirates offensive line that helped the team rack up 450 yards of total offense – 105 of which came on the ground. Harper recorded four pancake blocks against the Eagles.

Bethune-Cookman's Isidore Jackson was named MEAC Offensive Player of the Week, while teammate Ryan Davis earned Defensive Player of the Week honors. Damien Flemming of Florida A&M and Howard's Greg McGhee shared MEAC Rookie of the Week honors, while Norfolk State's Everett Goldberg was named Special Teams Player of the Week.

The Pirates will return to action on Saturday, when they head to Savannah, Ga. for their final road game of 2011 against MEAC newcomer Savannah State at 2 p.m. For more information on Hampton University football, please call the Office of Sports Information at (757) 727-5811, or visit the official Pirates website at www.hamptonpirates.com.