Sept. 11, 2000
ASHEVILLE, N.C. --- Western Carolina quarterback David Rivers and split end Lamont Seward were recognized for their outstanding play against Lenoir-Rhyne Saturday night by the Southern Conference Monday afternoon. Rivers was named the league's Offensive Player of the Week, while Seward received Freshman of the Week honors.
Rivers completed 14-of-20 passes for a career-high 302 yards and two touchdowns during his home debut. The Auguta, Ga. native tossed touchdown passes of 67 and 78 yards as he became the first Catamount quarterback since Lonnie Galloway in 1993 to throw for over 300 yards in a game.
Seward caught four passes for 194 yards, including three touchdown receptions and was on the receiving end of both of Rivers' scoring tosses. He also set the WCU freshman record for yards receiving in a game, the fifth most receiving yards in school history. Seward's third touchdown catch of the night was a 35-yard reception.
Western Carolina will begin conference play this Saturday night, Sept. 16, against The Citadel. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m at Johnson Hagood Stadium in Charleston, S.C.
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