CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. - Southeast Missouri defensive back Lawrence Johnson was named Ohio Valley Conference Defensive Player of the Week and quarterback Paxton DeLaurent shared Newcomer of the Week honors Sunday.

Lawrence, who hails from St. Louis, turned in 10 tackles, a half sack, one interception, two quarterback hurries and a pass breakup in the Redhawks 34-20 win over Tennessee Tech. Johnson led a SEMO defense that forced a season-high three turnovers (all interceptions) and allowed only seven points in the final two quarters of the game. He ranks seventh in the OVC in tackles with 7.7 per game.

Meanwhile, DeLaurent claimed his fifth-straight OVC Newcomer of the Week accolade. He completed 22-of-33 passes for 266 yards and three touchdowns and carried the ball six times for 25 yards. DeLaurent threw three touchdown passes in a game for the third time this year. He ranks second in the OVC in total offense with 314.2 yards per game.

Lindenwood's Cade Brister (Offensive) and UT Martin's Tyler Larco (Specialist) and DaVonte Tanksley (Co-Newcomer) rounded out the week's honorees.