Fisher Earns PFL Freshman of the Week Honors

Morehead, Ky. -- Morehead State freshman Blake Fisher scored three touchdowns to power the Eagles to a 38-31 Homecoming win over Stetson Saturday in Phil Simms Stadium and was named the Pioneer Football League's Freshman of the Week.
 
Fisher gained 98 yards on 18 carries with a touchdown and added another 30 yards and two touchdowns on five catches.
 
Fisher's first touchdown was on an 11-yard rush at the 2:21 mark of the first quarter that put the Eagles ahead 14-7.
 
The Elkview, W. Va., native found the end zone again on a 10-yard reception from quarterback Bryce Patterson with 5:47 to go in the third quarter to tie the game 24-24.
 
Fisher found paydirt for the third time with an 11-yard reception from Patterson at the 9:42 mark of the fourth quarter to put the Eagles ahead for good at 31-24.
 
Fisher and the Eagles return to action this Saturday as they host Drake in Phil Simms Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. ET.