Virginia Union University's Jada Byers has been named the CIAA Offensive Back of the Week while teammate Brady Myers has been named the CIAA Special Teams Player of the Week.

This was the fourth straight week that Byers has been the CIAA Offensive Back of the Week while it was Myers' third time being named Special Teams Player of the Week.

In the 31-28 win over conference foe Fayetteville State, Byers rushed for 161 yards and three touchdowns on 31 carries. The sophomore had a pair of rushing touchdowns in the first quarter, which tied the game at 14. His one-yard fourth quarter touchdown gave the Panthers a commanding 31-21 lead late in the game. The Hammonton, NJ amassed 120 yards after halftime as the Panthers outscored the Broncos 17-7 in the fourth quarter. Through four weeks this season, Byers' 777 rushing yards and nine touchdowns leads Division II Football.

In the 31-28 win over Fayetteville State, Brady Myers connected on a 44-yard field goal -- his only attempt on the day -- and made all four of his point-after tries. The 44-yard field goal was the longest of the Orlando, FL native's career and it came in the fourth quarter as the freshman cut a 21-14 deficit into 21-17. Virginia Union outscored the Broncos 17-7 in the fourth quarter to claim the victory.

"Jada and Brady have both been playing awesome," said VUU Head Football Coach Dr. Alvin Parker.  "With having a sophomore and freshman receive this honor more than once it shows the youth and talent of our program. A bunch of guys had great performances last Saturday but I'm glad these two were recognized."

Virginia Union will face Saint Augustine's University in the Dr. Lucille M. Brown Community Youth Bowl at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 1, at Willie Lanier Field in Hovey Stadium.