MANSFIELD, Mass. - Southern Connecticut State football running back E'Lijah Gray and linebacker Jahlil Watson were named to the Northeast-10 Conference Football Honor Roll for Week 8, as announced by the NE10 on Monday, Oct. 23. 

Gray had a day at Pace, racking up 182 total yards as the Owls pulled off a five-overtime win, 25-23, against the Setters. Gray pounded out 121 yards on 27 carries with a pair of touchdowns while he also had nine catches for 61 yards. It was Gray's third game of 120 yards-or-more rushing in his last four games and the second time he topped 60 yards receiving while his nine catches were a season-best. Gray ranks fourth in the NE10 in total yards (547), yards per game (68.4) and rushing touchdowns (4). 

Watson was a menace at Pace, totaling eight tackles and two sacks as the Owls held the Setters' offense to just 149 yards on the day. 

The Owls will make the short trip to Waterbury, Conn. on Saturday, Oct. 28 to play against non-conference opponent, Post University at 1:00 p.m.