University of Indianapolis senior quarterback Jake Purichia and McKendree University senior linebacker Austin Weltha and senior wideout/returner Derrick Curry have been named the Great Lakes Valley Conference Players of the Week in football, it was announced by the league office Monday. 

OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Jake Purichia, Indianapolis
Sr., QB, Indianapolis, Indiana
Team Result: 43-34 home win vs. Missouri S&T

• Finished 21-of-33 passing for 237 yards and three touchdowns
• Added his sixth rushing touchdown of the season – most of any GLVC QB this season
• Helped UIndy rally from 11-point deficit by throwing three TDs in decisive third quarter
• Leads the GLVC and ranks fourth nationally in passing efficiency (187.9)
• Has guided UIndy to school-record 10-0 start and a 14-game winning streak that is the longest in Division II
• Earns his fourth career Offensive Player of the Week award (9/18/17, 9/25/17, 10/23/17)
• Last Indianapolis Offensive Player of the Week:  Jake Purichia (10/23/17)