JACKSON, Miss. -- Football's Taz Watson and Women's Volleyball's Ashley Zamjahn have been awarded SAA Conference Offensive and Defensive Player of the Week for the week of Oct. 09-Oct. 16.

Ashley Zamjahn was awarded Defensive Player of the Week for her stellar performances in the volleyball tournament hosted by Millsaps this weekend against Centre College, Austin College and Sewanee. Zamjahn led the Majors to a 2-1 record in the tournament and averaged an outstanding eight digs per set. Read more about Zamjahn's award on the official SAA website here.

Taz Watson was awarded Offensive Player of the Week after his four touchdown, 152 yard rushing performance against Birmingham-Southern on Saturday in a 42-28 win. Watson averaged 6.1 yards per rush and also had a reception for 11 yards on the day. Read the official release on Watson winning the award on the official SAA website here.

Regan Riddle of Women's Volleyball also received honorable mention in the SAA's notable performance section for Volleyball Player of the Week.

Nico Roth of Men's Soccer also received honorable mention in the SAA's notable performance section for Men's Soccer Player of the Week.

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