- LSC Release

CANYON, Texas – West Texas A&M senior running back Tory Simmons has been named the Lone Star Conference Offensive Player of the Week announced by the league's offices in Richardson, Texas on Monday afternoon.

Simmons had 133 yards and three touchdowns – two in the fourth quarter – on just nine carries to fuel a 27-19 road win over Angelo State. Simmons' first TD run was for 44 yards and came in the third quarter to give the Buffs their first lead, 14-12. He then provided WT another lead, 20-19, on a 10-yard run with 8:04 to play. 

The Florida product sealed the Buffs' first win in San Angelo, Texas, since 2018 with a 49-yard scoring run with 6:14 remaining. His three rushing TDs are tied for the second most in a single game in the LSC this season. Simmons also caught one pass for seven yards.

The Buffaloes return to Canyon this Saturday as they welcome the Midwestern State Mustangs to Bain-Schaeffer Buffalo Stadium for LSC action with kickoff set for 7:00 p.m. in Canyon.