Football’s Morris McLaughlin Named UNCP Athlete of the Week

PEMBROKE – After turning in an outstanding performance amidst UNCP's 42-14 destruction of Saint Paul's on Saturday afternoon in South Hill, Va., senior defensive tackle Morris McLaughlin has been named this week's UNCP Athlete of the Week, athletic department officials announced Monday.

McLaughlin, a Siler City native, matched fellow stalwart Karlin Brown in registering a team-best six tackles against the Tigers, but set up tent behind the line of scrimmage at Parkview High School on Saturday. The fifth-year senior amassed five tackles for loss (-19 yards), included in which was a phenomenal three sacks (-12 yards). The performance marked the second time in his career that McLaughlin has accomplished such a feat as he tallied a school record 3-1/2 sacks (-28) yards in his redshirt freshman season against Concord.

McLaughlin has totaled 95 tackles in his three-year career at UNCP, including 39-1/2 tackles for loss (-171 yards), two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, two pass break-ups and a blocked kick. He has also tallied 17 quarterback sacks, including 16 solo stuffs, during his time with the Black and Gold as well.