#UACFOOTBALL -- The latest batch of United Athletic Conference (UAC) Football Weekly Awards were handed out on Monday by the league office with honors going to game-winning, season-topping and team-leading performances last Saturday. Abilene Christian produced a pair of honorees in Kaghen Roach (Defensive) and Ritse Vaes (Specialist) while Central Arkansas' ShunDerrick Powell (Offensive) and North Alabama's Josh Anglin (Freshman) rounded out the list. Anglin became the first repeat award winner this season.
Named the FCS National Offensive Player of the Week, senior running back Powell carried the ball 22 times for 173 yards (7.9 per rush) and a pair of touchdowns. He also caught four passes for 37 yards and a third TD. His performance sparked UCA to outscore APSU 42-14 over the final three quarters en route to the 45-17 win. Powell currently leads the nation in rushing with 475 yards and rushing yards per game (158.3) and is tied for top spot in rushing TDs (6).
Roach, a senior defensive lineman, was a key component for a solid ACU defense in Saturday's 24-22 victory versus Northern Colorado. He finished with 13 total tackles including five solos while collecting three TFLs and a sack for the Wildcats.
Senior kicker Vaes secured the Wildcats come-from-behind victory when he drilled a 54-yard field goal as time expired against UNC. He was a perfect 4-for-4 on his kicks in the game, connecting on all three of his PATs to go along with the game winner. The field goal matched the longest of his career.
For the second consecutive week, true-freshman linebacker Anglin shared the team lead for tackles with a double-digit outing. He finished with 10 stops against UT Martin including one TFL. Anglin, who ranks fifth this season in the UAC with 28 tackles, also broke up a pass and recorded a QB hurry.
| DATE |
OFFENSIVE |
DEFENSIVE |
SPECIALIST |
FRESHMAN |
| Aug. 26 |
Kayvon Britten
(Tarleton State) |
Kasyus Kurns (Tarleton State)
Gregory Reddick (North Alabama) |
Adrian Guzman
(Tarleton State) |
Jalen Fletcher
(North Alabama) |
| Sept. 2 |
Maverick McIvor
(Abilene Christian) |
David Walker (Central Arkansas)
Micah Thurman (West Georgia) |
Andy Day
(Utah Tech) |
Fred Vili
(North Alabama) |
| Sept. 9 |
Targhee Lambson
(Southern Utah) |
Jaden Lyles
(Austin Peay) |
Danny King
(Southern Utah) |
Josh Anglin
(North Alabama) |
| Sept. 16 |
ShunDerrick Powell
(Central Arkansas) |
Kaghen Roach
(Abilene Christian) |
Ritse Vaes
(Abilene Christian) |
Josh Anglin
(North Alabama) |
Other Nominees
Offensive:
Jaden Barnes (APSU); Matt Morrissey (EKU); Takairee Kenebrew (UNA); Targhee Lambson (SUU); Karmello English (UWG)
Defensive:
Ellis Ellis Jr. (APSU); David Walker (UCA); Kyle Kelly (EKU); Josh Anglin (UNA); Kohner Cullimore (SUU); Solomanie Bambara (UWG)
Specialist:
Romon Copeland Jr. (APSU); Trejan Bridges (UCA); Patrick Nations (EKU); Scott Payne (UNA)
Freshman:
Jade Kneeland (APSU); Ashtyn Williams (UCA); Bryce Hicks (UWG)