Page named MAC West player of the week

Toledo's Eric Page (12) is taken down by Adam Harris (49) and Siriki Diabate (18) of Syracuse in the third quarter of Saturday's game.

University of Toledo junior wide receiver Eric Page on Monday was named Mid-American Conference West Division offensive player of the week.

The Springfield graduate posted a season-high 13 catches for a career-high 158 yards in UT's 33-30 overtime loss at Syracuse on Saturday. Page totaled 279 all-purpose yards in the contest, including 114 yards in kickoff returns.

Also during the game, Page passed Steve Odom (216 catches, 2003-06) and moved into third place on UT's all-time career receptions list with 219 catches.

UT freshman kicker Jeremiah Detmer was also named MAC West special teams player of the week.

Detmer kicked a 52-yard field goal as time expired in the first half. It was his first career attempt and the second-longest kick in school history. He also averaged 67 yards per kick on five kickoffs.