McKendree University freshman quarterback Turner Pullen, as well as Truman State University junior linebacker Reed McBroom and sophomore kicker Josh Scheiderer, have earned Great Lakes Valley Conference Player of the Week honors in football, it was announced by the league office Monday. 

OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Turner Pullen, McKendree
Fr., QB, Shelbyville, Illinois
Major: Sport Management
Team Result: 42-35 win vs. Chowan

• Completed 19 of 22 pass attempts for 344 yards in just his fourth career start
• Had a hand in all six Bearcat touchdowns, throwing for five scores while adding a game-winning one-yard TD on a quarterback sneak with 4:45 to play
• Produced more touchdown passes (5) than incompletions (3) in the contest
• Found senior wide receiver Matt Cole on three of those touchdowns, which went for 68, 45 and 63 yards, respectively
• Became first McKendree quarterback to throw touchdown passes in each of his first four career starts
• Has thrown for 852 yards and 10 touchdowns to start the season
• Earns his first career Offensive Player of the Week award
• Last McKendree Offensive Player of the Week:  Reece Metcalf (10/29/18)