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Menlo College senior running back Payton Bell was named NAIA Independent Offensive Player of the Week on Tuesday.
Bell had a breakout performance in the Oaks’ season-opening 42-25 victory over highly-regarded Occidental. He finished with 202 total yards and scored three touchdowns.
Bell rushed for 189 yards on 34 carries, the second highest single-game rushing total in Menlo history.
The Oaks trailed, 17-14, entering the fourth quarter before Bell scored the go-ahead touchdown run with 14:19 remaining. He also recorded the game’s final points with 1:27 to play.
Bell came within 10 yards of Oaks’ all-time leading rusher, Duane Miller, who accumulated 198 yards against Whittier on Oct. 4, 2003.
Menlo hosts Chapman at noon Saturday in its home opener.
By Palo Alto Online Sports
By Palo Alto Online Sports
By Palo Alto Online Sports