ATLANTA- Millsaps Majors senior quarterback Zak Thrasher has been named the Southern Athletic Association Player of the Week for his efforts in the Majors' win over Mount Saint Joseph on Saturday. 

Thrasher threw for a career-best 329 yards and three touchdowns on Saturday in the victory. His previous career high was 318 yards in the Majors' win over Centre last season.

Thrasher hit three different receivers for touchdowns including a 73-yard pitch and catch to Rashad Sims in the victory. The senior also spread the wealth, hitting 10 different receivers.

Thrasher helped orchestrate a Millsaps comeback on Saturday, leading the Majors to 27 unanswered points through the middle of the game. He helped turn a 14-3 deficit into a 30-14 Majors' lead. 

Thrasher and the Majors are off this weekend and will travel to East Texas Baptist on September 27th for a 6pm kickoff.