Big South

Shepherd, Benyard Named Big South Players of the Week

KENNESAW, Ga – For the fifth time on the season, Kennesaw State football has received Big South Conference award recognition. Quarterback Xavier Shepherd was named the Offensive Player of the Week and running-back Gabriel Benyard was named Big South Freshman of the Week. The No. 10 Owls scored a touchdown with 11 seconds remaining to top Gardner-Webb 34-30 for a thriller inside Fifth Third Bank Stadium. The Owls have now won six straight games and 26 of their last 34 Big South contests.