Marshawn Taylor was named the Grambling State University Male Athlete of the Week.
Taylor, who was named the SWAC Hitter of the Week on Monday, had a huge week at the plate in leading the Tigers to a 3-1 record, including taking two of three from Texas Southern in SWAC play. He batted .647, with a .700 on-base percentage and a .706 slugging percentage. The Chicago, Ill. native went 11-for-17 with eight runs scored and seven RBIs. Also, he Taylor recorded one down, two walks, two stolen bases in the four games.
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During the weekend series against Texas Southern, Taylor batted .692, with a .733 on-base percentage and a .692 slugging percentage. He went 9-for-13, with seven runs scored and three RBIs.